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cat·e·chu·men
\|kad.ə|kyümə̇n, -atə-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: alteration (influenced by Late Latin catechumenus) of Middle English cathecumyn, from Middle French cathecumine, from Late Latin catechumenus, from Greek katēchoumenos, present passive participle of katēchein to teach, instruct in the elements of religion — more at catechize
1. : one receiving instruction in doctrines, discipline, and morals preliminary to admission among the faithful of the early church
2. : one receiving rudimentary instruction in the doctrines of Christianity : neophyte |