noun
catechumen
Catechumen (noun) means someone being taught the basics of Christian belief before being baptised or confirmed.
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Someone being taught the basics of Christian belief before being baptised or confirmed.
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Etymology
Catechumen came into English via Middle English cathecumynys (plural), from Middle French cathecumin (modern French catéchumène) or Ecclesiastical Latin catēchūmenus, itself borrowed from Ancient Greek κατηχούμενος (katēkhoúmenos, “being instructed”), the present passive participle of κατηχέω (katēkhéō, “sound through, instruct orally, catechise”), from κατά (katá, “down”) and ἠχή (ēkhḗ, “sound”).
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What is the meaning of catechumen?
"catechumen" (noun) means someone being taught the basics of Christian belief before being baptised or confirmed.
What is another word for catechumen?
Other words for "catechumen" include learner, pupil, neophyte, novice.
