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neophyte Definition

neo·phyte (nē′ō fīt′, nē′ə-)

noun

  1. a new convert
  2. one just beginning a new kind of life, work, etc.; beginner; novice

Etymology: LL(Ec) neophytus < Gr neophytos, newly planted (in 1 Tim. 3:6, a new convert) < neos, new + phytos < phyein, to produce, grow: see bondage

neophyte Synonyms

neophyte

n.

novice, student, beginner; see amateur, beginner. See syn. study at amateur.

neophyte Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • young: But other, younger, neophytes may be missing out on the DC Multiplay experience.
  • first: It meant that the Mithraist symbolically died when he became a first grade neophyte and was born again as a crow.

Modifies a noun

  • shaman: The neophyte shaman had to constantly demonstrate both physical and mental strength in order to endure the years of exhaustive and life-threatening initiatory training.

Noun used with modifier

  • computer: A single perpetrator is able to anonymously take advantage of millions of vulnerable computer neophytes with relative ease.