Neophyte Definition & Meaning

neophyte
noun
  1. a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously
  2. any new participant in some activity
  3. a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist

Synonyms for neophyte

catechumen

a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist

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entrant

a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise

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fledgling

(of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers; "a fledgling robin" young and inexperienced

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freshman

used of a person in the first year of an experience (especially in United States high school or college)

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newcomer

any new participant in some activity a recent arrival; "he's a newcomer to Boston"

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starter

an electric motor for starting an engine a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning the official

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"Neophyte" in song lyrics

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  • "Math is the mode to educate the neophyte"
    Downtown Science — Radioactive
  • "dictionary neophyte"
    AOL — AOL

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