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1. (n.) neophyte
a beginner or a novice.
2. neophyte
a new convert to a belief, religion, etc.; proselyte.
3. neophyte
a novice in a religious order.
Etymology: (1540–50; < LL neophytus newly planted < Gk neóphytos. See neo -, -phyte)
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1. (noun) neophyte
a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously
2. (noun) newcomer, fledgling, fledgeling, starter, neophyte, freshman, newbie, entrant
any new participant in some activity
3. (noun) catechumen, neophyte
a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist
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1. (noun) neophyte
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. (noun) neophyte
a novice; a tyro; a beginner in anything
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