HyperDic: neophyte

English > 3 senses of the word neophyte:
NOUNplantneophytea plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously
person neophyte, newcomer, fledgling, fledgeling, starter, freshman, newbie, entrantany new participant in some activity
person neophyte, catechumena new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist
neophyte > pronunciation
Soundsniy'ahfay.t
Rhymesacolyte ... write: 181 rhymes with ayt...
English > neophyte: 3 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningA plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously.
Broaderplant, flora, plant life(botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion
English > neophyte: 3 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningAny new participant in some activity.
Synonymsnewcomer, fledgling, fledgeling, starter, freshman, newbie, entrant
Narrowerrecruit, enlisteeAny new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)
Broadernovice, beginner, tyro, tiro, initiatesomeone new to a field / field or activity
Spanishnewbie, novato, nuevo, recién llegado
Catalanneòfit, nouvingut, principiant
English > neophyte: 3 senses > noun 3, person
MeaningA new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist.
Synonymcatechumen
Broaderstudent, pupil, educateeA learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
Spanishcatecumenado, catecúmena, catecúmeno, neófito
Catalancatcumen

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