n.
Pronunciation: ˌ ka-t ə - ' kyü-m ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English cathecumyn, from Late Latin catechumenus, from Greek kat ē choumenos, present passive participle of kat ē chein
Date: 15th century
1 : a convert to Christianity receiving training in doctrine and discipline before baptism
2 : one receiving instruction in the basic doctrines of Christianity before admission to communicant membership in a church