неофи́т — meaning in English

English meaning

• convert verb To change something from one form, substance, or purpose into another.
• neophyte noun A beginner; a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.
• newcomer noun A person who has recently arrived in a place or community.

Senses

неофи́т is used for these senses in English:

• convert A person who has converted to a religion.
• neophyte A novice (recent convert); a new convert or proselyte; a new monk.
• neophyte (Christianity) Among the early Christians, and still among the Roman Catholics, one who has recently embraced the Christian faith, and been admitted to baptism, especially those converts from heathenism or Judaism.
• newcomer A new participant in some activity; a neophyte.

convert — full definition

1. verb To change something from one form, substance, or purpose into another.
2. verb To persuade someone to change their religion, beliefs, or opinion.
3. noun A person who has adopted a new religion, belief, or cause.

neophyte — full definition

1. noun A beginner; a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.
2. noun A novice (recent convert); a new convert or proselyte; a new monk.
3. noun Among the early Christians, and still among the Roman Catholics, one who has recently embraced the Christian faith, and been admitted to baptism, especially those converts from heathenism or Judaism.
4. noun A plant species recently introduced to an area (in contrast to archaeophyte, a long-established introduced species).

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