neophyte

ne·o·phyte

 (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.

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[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).]

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neophyte

(ˈniːəʊˌfaɪt)

n

1. (Theology) a person newly converted to a religious faith

2. (Theology) RC Church a novice in a religious order

3. a novice or beginner

[C16: via Church Latin from New Testament Greek neophutos recently planted, from neos new + phuton a plant]

neophytic adj

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ne•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.

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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 The book is a wonderfully stimulating read for both neophytes and wine buffs.

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neophyte

noun

One who is just starting to learn or do something:

abecedarian, beginner, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, initiate, novice, novitiate, tenderfoot, tyro.

Slang: rookie.

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Translations

BegynderNybegynder

neófito

aloittelijaneofyyttinoviisivastakastettu

neofitaprincipiante

neophyte

[ˈniːəʊfaɪt] N → neófito/a m/f

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neophyte

[ˈniːəfaɪt] n (= novice) → néophyte mf

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neophyte

n → Neubekehrte(r) mf, → Neophyt(in) m(f) (spec); (in RC church) → neu geweihter Priester

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