neophyte

ne·o·phyte  (n-ft)

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.

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[Middle English, from Late Latin neophytus, from Greek neophutos : neo-, neo- + -phutos, planted (from phuein, to bring forth; see bheu- in Indo-European roots).]

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neophyte

Noun

Formal

1. a beginner

2. a person newly converted to a religious faith

3. a novice in a religious order [Greek neos new + phuton a plant]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	neophyte - a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously plant life, flora, plant - (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion
	2.	neophyte - any new participant in some activity fledgeling, fledgling, newbie, newcomer, freshman, entrant, starter beginner, initiate, tiro, tyro, novice - someone new to a field or activity enlistee, recruit - any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)
	3.	neophyte - a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist catechumen educatee, pupil, student - a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

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neophyte

noun (Formal) novice, student, pupil, recruit, amateur, beginner, trainee, apprentice, disciple, learner, tyro, probationer, novitiate, proselyte, catechumen