Definition of Neophyte

1. Noun. A plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously.

Generic synonyms: Flora, Plant, Plant Life

2. Noun. Any new participant in some activity.
Exact synonyms: Entrant, Fledgeling, Fledgling, Freshman, Newbie, Newcomer, Starter
Generic synonyms: Beginner, Initiate, Novice, Tiro, Tyro
Specialized synonyms: Enlistee, Recruit
Derivative terms: Fledgling, Start, Start

3. Noun. A new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist.
Exact synonyms: Catechumen
Generic synonyms: Educatee, Pupil, Student

Definition of Neophyte

1. n. 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.

Definition of Neophyte

1. a novice [n -S] - See also: novice

Medical Definition of Neophyte

1. 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, especially. To converts from heathenism or Judaism. 2. A novice; a tyro; a beginner in anything. Origin: L. Neophytis, Gr, prop, newly planted; new + grown, that which has grown, a plant, fr. To grow: cf. F. Neophyte. See New, and Be. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Neophyte

neopathy
neophile
neophiles
neophilia
neophiliac
neophiliacs
neophilias
neophobe
neophobes
neophobia
neophobia
neophrenia
Neophron
Neophron percnopterus
neophyte (current term)
neophyte (current term)
neophytes
neophytic
neoplasia
neoplasia
neoplasias
neoplasm
neoplasm
neoplasm: gallium imaging
neoplasms
neoplasms
neoplasms by histologic type
neoplasms by site
neoplasm circulating cells
neoplasm invasiveness

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