Found 3 items, similar to Neophyte.
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: neophyte
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English → English (WordNet)
Definition: neophyte
neophyte
n 1: a plant that is found in an area where it had not been
recorded previously
2: any new participant in some activity [syn:
newcomer,
fledgling,
fledgeling,
starter,
freshman,
newbie,
entrant]
3: a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by
a catechist [syn:
catechumen]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Neophyte
Neophyte
\Ne"o*phyte\ (n[=e]"[-o]*f[imac]t), n. [L. neophytis,
Gr. neo`fytos, prop., newly planted; ne`os new + fyto`s
grown, fyto`n that which has grown, a plant, fr. fy`ein to
grow: cf. F. n['e]ophyte. See
New, and
Be.]
1. A new convert or proselyte; -- a name given by the early
Christians, and still given by the Roman Catholics, to
such as have recently embraced the Christian faith, and
been admitted to baptism, esp. to converts from heathenism
or Judaism.
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2. Hence: A novice; a tyro; a beginner in anything.
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