neophyte

noun

neo·phyte ˈnē-ə-ˌfīt How to pronounce neophyte (audio)

: a new convert : proselyte

: novice sense 1

: tyro, beginner

a neophyte when it comes to computers

neophytes fresh from graduate schools of business

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Neophyte is hardly a new addition to the English language (it's been part of the English vocabulary since the 1300s), but it wasn't in general use before the 19th century. When it was used in a 16th-century translation of the Bible, some folks derided it as pretentious and Latinate. One critic lumped it with other "ridiculous inkhorn terms" and another went as far as to write, "Neophyte, to a bare Englishman is nothing at all." The criticisms of "neophyte" weren't entirely justified, given the word's long history in English, but it is true that "neophyte" has classical roots. It traces back through Late Latin to the Greek neophytes, meaning "newly planted or "newly converted."

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neophytes are assigned an experienced church member to guide them through their first year

Recent Examples on the Web In Ohio—which Mr. Trump carried by wide margins in 2016 and 2020—Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan has moved out to a 4.5-point lead over political neophyte J.D. Vance.

William A. Galston, WSJ, 16 Aug. 2022 Despite being a neophyte at receiver, Bernhardt doesn't look entirely out of place.

Paul Newberry, ajc, 18 Aug. 2022 And Bam Adebayo remains somewhat of a neophyte, a contemporary in age to many of his teammates.

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 July 2022 Alisha’s timid granddaughter Izzy (Keke Palmer), a clueless neophyte (Taika Waititi) and a rugged middle-aged female ex-convict (Dale Soules).

Kyle Smith, WSJ, 16 June 2022 In Peru, a surge in poverty helped propel Marxist rural schoolteacher and political neophyte Pedro Castillo last year to the presidency.

Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 29 May 2022 And that is how a Broadway neophyte won the role of pop megastar Michael Jackson.

Peter Marks, Washington Post, 6 June 2022 Harrison Ford movies, but making Affleck's agent such a neophyte weirdly strands him between the movie's poles.

Darren Franich, EW.com, 1 June 2022 Anyone who opens their heart to the mountains – veteran trekker, casual explorer, or complete neophyte – will be well rewarded by this singular book.

Michael Berry, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 May 2022 See More

单词	neophytes
释义	neophyte noun neo·phyte ˈnē-ə-ˌfīt 1 : a new convert : proselyte 2 : novice sense 1 3 : tyro, beginner a neophyte when it comes to computers neophytes fresh from graduate schools of business Did you know? Neophyte is hardly a new addition to the English language (it's been part of the English vocabulary since the 1300s), but it wasn't in general use before the 19th century. When it was used in a 16th-century translation of the Bible, some folks derided it as pretentious and Latinate. One critic lumped it with other "ridiculous inkhorn terms" and another went as far as to write, "Neophyte, to a bare Englishman is nothing at all." The criticisms of "neophyte" weren't entirely justified, given the word's long history in English, but it is true that "neophyte" has classical roots. It traces back through Late Latin to the Greek neophytes, meaning "newly planted or "newly converted." Synonyms convert proselyte See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences neophytes are assigned an experienced church member to guide them through their first year Recent Examples on the Web In Ohio—which Mr. Trump carried by wide margins in 2016 and 2020—Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan has moved out to a 4.5-point lead over political neophyte J.D. Vance. William A. Galston, WSJ, 16 Aug. 2022 Despite being a neophyte at receiver, Bernhardt doesn't look entirely out of place. Paul Newberry, ajc, 18 Aug. 2022 And Bam Adebayo remains somewhat of a neophyte, a contemporary in age to many of his teammates. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 July 2022 Alisha’s timid granddaughter Izzy (Keke Palmer), a clueless neophyte (Taika Waititi) and a rugged middle-aged female ex-convict (Dale Soules). Kyle Smith, WSJ, 16 June 2022 In Peru, a surge in poverty helped propel Marxist rural schoolteacher and political neophyte Pedro Castillo last year to the presidency. Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 29 May 2022 And that is how a Broadway neophyte won the role of pop megastar Michael Jackson. Peter Marks, Washington Post, 6 June 2022 Harrison Ford movies, but making Affleck's agent such a neophyte weirdly strands him between the movie's poles. Darren Franich, EW.com, 1 June 2022 Anyone who opens their heart to the mountains – veteran trekker, casual explorer, or complete neophyte – will be well rewarded by this singular book. Michael Berry, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English neophite, borrowed from Late Latin neophytus, borrowed from Greek neóphytos "newly planted" (in New Testament and patristic Greek, "newly converted, new convert"), from neo- neo- + -phytos, verbal adjective of phýein "to bring forth, produce" — more at be First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition neophyte noun neo·phyte ˈnē-ə-ˌfīt 1 : beginner, novice 2 : a new convert neophytes noun plural of neophyte 1 as in newcomers a person who has recently been persuaded to join a religious sect neophytes are assigned an experienced church member to guide them through their first year Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance newcomers recruits novices proselytes converts novitiates catechumens regenerates 2 as in novices a person who is just starting out in a field of activity a neophyte in snowboarding Synonyms & Similar Words novices beginners newcomers freshmen rookies apprentices newbies greenhorns tyros virgins novitiates recruits tenderfoots students fledglings tenderfeet punks colts rooks amateurs babes cubs abecedarians dabblers trainees dilettantes candidates boots learners entrants dilettanti probationers Antonyms & Near Antonyms veterans professionals vets experts old-timers pros masters old hands See More
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