noun

neophyte

Neophyte (noun) means a beginner; a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.

noun

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

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

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.

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

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin neophytus, from Ancient Greek νεόφυτος (neóphutos, “newly planted”), from νέος (néos, “new”) + φυτόν (phutón, “plant, child”). By surface analysis, neo- + -phyte.

Rhymes for neophyte

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of neophyte?

"neophyte" (noun) means a beginner; a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.

What are the different meanings of neophyte?

"neophyte" has 3 main meanings: 1. A beginner; a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief; 2. A novice (recent convert); a new convert or proselyte; a new monk; 3. 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.