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NEOPHYTE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist
Synonyms:
catechumen; neophyte
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("neophyte" is a kind of...):
educatee; pupil; student (a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Any new participant in some activity
Synonyms:
entrant; fledgeling; fledgling; freshman; neophyte; newbie; newcomer; starter
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Hypernyms ("neophyte" is a kind of...):
beginner; initiate; novice; tiro; tyro (someone new to a field or activity)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "neophyte"):
enlistee; recruit (any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces))
Sense 3
Meaning:
A plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("neophyte" is a kind of...):
flora; plant; plant life ((botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion)
