neo
phyte
Plural
neophytes
1
Someone who is just beginning to engage in a field, skill, or practice
- The coding workshop welcomed neophytes with no prior experience.
- As a neophyte in politics, she made several rookie mistakes.
- He's a neophyte in the kitchen but eager to learn.
- The neophyte struggled with basic rope techniques.
- Neophytes often benefit from mentorship and structured guidance.
2
a person recently initiated into the Christian faith, especially one undergoing instruction before baptism or confirmation
- The neophyte attended weekly catechism classes with devotion.
- Neophytes were welcomed into the church during the Easter vigil.
- The priest assigned a catechist to guide each neophyte.
- Early Christian communities supported neophytes with prayer and teaching.
- The neophyte asked thoughtful questions about scripture and doctrine.
Synonyms:
3
a newly observed species in a given region
- Botanists documented the neophyte along the riverbank.
- Researchers studied the impact of neophytes on native ecosystems.
- The neophyte was added to the region's flora database.
- Climate shifts are enabling neophytes to thrive in new zones.
- The neophyte's sudden appearance puzzled local ecologists.