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neophyte

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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.

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

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]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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
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
educatee, pupil, student - a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

neophyte

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A neophyte might have fancied that the ripples passing over it were dreadfully like faint changes of expression on a sightless face; but Gaffer was no neophyte and had no fancies.
But with all the ardour of a neophyte and the pride of an apt learner I was at that time a great nautical casuist.
Her whole soul was possessed by the fact that a fuller life was opening before her: she was a neophyte about to enter on a higher grade of initiation.
 
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