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neophyte

/ˈniəˌfaɪt/

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What does neophyte mean?

noun

  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.
More meanings (1)

noun

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

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈniəˌfaɪt/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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So you can imagine my glee to have a neophyte of my own to preach books at!
Christopher MorleyThe Haunted BookshopProject Gutenberg ebook #172
Having stated thus much, the neophyte will perceive in what meditative sphere of thought the Tablets may be used.
Thomas H. Burgoyne; Belle M. WagnerThe Light of Egypt; Or, The Science of the Soul and the Stars — Volume 2Project Gutenberg ebook #1650
More book examples (3)
But with all the ardour of a neophyte and the pride of an apt learner I was at that time a great nautical casuist.
Joseph ConradThe Mirror of the SeaProject Gutenberg ebook #1058
“You have no right to preach to me, you neophyte, that have not passed the porch of life, and are absolutely unacquainted with its mysteries.”
Charlotte BrontëJane Eyre: An AutobiographyProject Gutenberg ebook #1260
He placed himself in front of Sergeant Cuff, and put his hands behind him, after the approved fashion of a neophyte who is examined in his catechism.
Wilkie CollinsThe MoonstoneProject Gutenberg ebook #155