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neophyte

noun neo·phyte \ˈnē-ə-ˌfīt\

: a person who has just started learning or doing something

: a person who has recently joined a religious group

Full Definition of NEOPHYTE

1
:  a new convert :  proselyte
2
:  novice 1
3
:  tyro, beginner
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Origin of NEOPHYTE

Middle English, from Late Latin neophytus, from Greek neophytos, from neophytos newly planted, newly converted, from ne- + phyein to bring forth — more at be
First Known Use: 14th century

Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms

Zen, antinomian, avatar, gnosticism, illuminati, ineffable, karma, koan, mantra

Rhymes with NEOPHYTE

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NEOPHYTE Defined for Kids

neophyte

noun neo·phyte \ˈnē-ə-ˌfīt\

Definition of NEOPHYTE for Kids

2
:  a new convert

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