NEOPHYTE


Meaning of NEOPHYTE in English

[ 'ni:ə(ʊ)fʌɪt ]

■ noun

1》 a person who is new to a subject or activity.

2》 a new convert to a religion.

↘a novice in a religious order, or a newly ordained priest.

Origin

ME: via eccles. L. from Gk neophutos , lit. 'newly planted'.

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