NEOPHYTE

catechumen, neophyte

(noun) a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist

newcomer, fledgling, fledgeling, starter, neophyte, freshman, newbie, entrant

(noun) any new participant in some activity

neophyte

(noun) a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

neophyte (plural neophytes)

A beginner; a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.

Synonyms: beginner, newbie, newcomer, starter

A novice (recent convert); a new convert or proselyte; a new monk.

Synonym: novice

(Christianity) A name given by the early Christians, and still given by the Roman Catholics, to those who have recently embraced the Christian faith, and been admitted to baptism, especially those converts from heathenism or Judaism.

Synonym: catechumen

(botany) A plant species recently introduced to an area (in contrast to archaeophyte, a long-established introduced species).

Antonym: archaeophyte

Synonyms

• See also beginner

Anagrams

• hypnotee, phytoene

Source: Wiktionary

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Ne"o*phyte, n. Etym: [L. neophytis, Gr. néophyte. See New, and Be.]

1. A new convert or proselyte; -- a name given by the early Christians, and still given by the Roman Catholics, to such as have recently embraced the Christian faith, and been admitted to baptism, esp. to converts from heathenism or Judaism.

2. A novice; a tyro; a beginner in anything.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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