noun Download 🔗Share A beginner; a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief. Examples : "As a neophyte coder, she often asked for help from the more experienced programmers. " person education group Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A novice (recent convert); a new convert or proselyte; a new monk. Examples : "The new student was a neophyte in the school's complex system of rules. " religion person group theology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A name given by the early Christians, and still given by the Roman Catholics, to those who have recently embraced the Christian faith, and been admitted to baptism, especially those converts from heathenism or Judaism. Examples : "After converting from Judaism, Sarah was considered a neophyte by the local Catholic church and was paired with a mentor to guide her through her new faith. " religion theology person culture history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A plant species recently introduced to an area (in contrast to archaeophyte, a long-established introduced species). Examples : "The botanist identified the new weed as a neophyte, meaning it had only recently appeared in the local park. " plant biology ecology nature agriculture science environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
