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View usage for: (niːəfaɪt) Word forms: plural neophytescountable nounA neophyte is someone who is new to a particular activity. [formal] ...a self-proclaimed political neophyte. Synonyms: novice, student, pupil, recruit More Synonyms of neophyte neophyte in British English (ˈniːəʊˌfaɪt) noun1. a person newly converted to a religious faith 2. Roman Catholic Church a novice in a religious order Derived forms neophytic (ˌniːəʊˈfɪtɪk) adjective Word origin C16: via Church Latin from New Testament Greek neophutos recently planted, from neos new + phuton a plant neophyte in American English (ˈnioʊˌfaɪt; ˈniəˌfaɪt) noun2. one just beginning a new kind of life, work, etc.; beginner; novice SIMILAR WORDS: ˈamateur Word origin LL(Ec) neophytus < Gr neophytos, newly planted (in 1 Tim. 3:6, a new convert) < neos, new + phytos < phyein, to produce, grow: see bondage Examples of 'neophyte' in a sentenceneophyte He was testing Thack, apparently, trying out his time-proven shtick on an unwitting neophyte. Definition a beginner (formal) The book is a wonderfully stimulating read for both neophytes and wine buffs. Synonyms amateur trainee proselyte catechumen Seepupil- neighbourly
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Additional synonymsa new aid for younger children or slow learners Synonyms student, pupil, scholar, novice, beginner, trainee, apprentice, disciple, neophyte (formal), tyroClaudio's sister, Isabella, is a novitiate in a convent. Synonyms novice, probationer, postulant Definition a person on a trial period in a job I was a young policeman - a probationer with a training officer. Synonyms trainee, novice, beginner, apprentice, rookie (informal), learner, new recruit, neophyte (formal), tyro, greenhorn (informal) Definition a recent convert Synonyms convert, novice, initiate, neophyte (formal), tyro, new believer, catechumen Goldschmidt became a pupil of the composer Franz Schreker. Synonyms learner, student, follower, trainee, novice, beginner, apprentice, disciple, protégé, neophyte (formal), tyro, catechumen Definition a new member or supporter A new recruit could well arrive later this week. Synonyms beginner, trainee, apprentice, novice, convert, initiate, rookie (informal), helper, learner, neophyte (formal), tyro, greenhorn (informal), proselyteDefinition a person who makes a thorough study of a subject a passionate student of history Synonyms learner, observer, trainee, apprentice, discipleDefinition a novice or beginner a tyro journalist Synonyms beginner, novice, apprentice, learner, neophyte (formal), rookie (informal), greenhorn (informal), catechumen |