neophyte definition - Dictionary

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ne·o·phyte [ n ə ft ] (plural ne·o·phytes)

noun

Definition:

1. beginner: a beginner or novice at something

2. recent convert: a recent convert to a religion

3. religious novice: a new resident of a religious community who has not yet taken vows

[14th century. Via late Latin neophytus< Greek neophutos "newly planted" < phuein "plant, cause to grow"]

ne·o·phyt·ic [ n ə fíttik ] adjective