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ne·o·phyte N0059200 (nē′ə-fīt′)n.1. A recent convert to a belief; a proselyte.2. A beginner or novice: a neophyte at politics.3. a. Roman Catholic Church A newly ordained priest.b. A novice of a religious order or congregation. [Middle English, from Late Latin neophytus, from Greek neophutos, newly planted, a recent convert : neo-, neo- + -phutos, planted (from phuein, to bring forth, make grow; see bheuə- in Indo-European roots).]neophyte (ˈniːəʊˌfaɪt) n1. (Theology) a person newly converted to a religious faith2. (Theology) RC Church a novice in a religious order3. a novice or beginner[C16: via Church Latin from New Testament Greek neophutos recently planted, from neos new + phuton a plant] neophytic adjne•o•phyte (ˈni əˌfaɪt) n. 1. a beginner or a novice. 2. a new convert to a belief, religion, etc.; proselyte. 3. a novice in a religious order. [1540–50; < Late Latin neophytus newly planted < Greek neóphytos. See neo-, -phyte] ne`o•phyt′ic (-ˈfɪt ɪk) adj. ne′o•phyt•ism (-faɪˌtɪz əm) n. ThesaurusNoun | 1. | neophyte - a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previouslyplant life, flora, plant - (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion | | 2. | neophyte - any new participant in some activityfledgeling, fledgling, newbie, newcomer, freshman, entrant, starterbeginner, initiate, tiro, tyro, novice - someone new to a field or activityenlistee, recruit - any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces) | | 3. | neophyte - a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechistcatechumeneducatee, pupil, student - a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution |
neophytenoun (Formal) novice, student, pupil, recruit, amateur, beginner, trainee, apprentice, disciple, learner, tyro, probationer, novitiate, proselyte, catechumen The book is a wonderfully stimulating read for both neophytes and wine buffs.neophytenounOne who is just starting to learn or do something:abecedarian, beginner, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, initiate, novice, novitiate, tenderfoot, tyro.Slang: rookie.TranslationsneophyteenUK
neophyte1. a person newly converted to a religious faith 2. RC Church a novice in a religious order neophyteenUK
Synonyms for neophytenoun noviceSynonyms- novice
- student
- pupil
- recruit
- amateur
- beginner
- trainee
- apprentice
- disciple
- learner
- tyro
- probationer
- novitiate
- proselyte
- catechumen
Synonyms for neophytenoun one who is just starting to learn or do somethingSynonyms- abecedarian
- beginner
- fledgling
- freshman
- greenhorn
- initiate
- novice
- novitiate
- tenderfoot
- tyro
- rookie
Synonyms for neophytenoun a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previouslyRelated Wordsnoun any new participant in some activitySynonyms- fledgeling
- fledgling
- newbie
- newcomer
- freshman
- entrant
- starter
Related Words- beginner
- initiate
- tiro
- tyro
- novice
- enlistee
- recruit
noun a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechistSynonymsRelated Words |