|kad.ə|kyümə̇n, -atə- noun
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Etymology: alteration (influenced by Late Latin catechumenus ) of Middle English cathecumyn, from Middle French cathecumine, from Late Latin catechumenus, from Greek katēchoumenos, present passive participle of katēchein to teach, instruct in the elements of religion — more at catechize
1. : one receiving instruction in doctrines, discipline, and morals preliminary to admission among the faithful of the early church
2. : one receiving rudimentary instruction in the doctrines of Christianity : neophyte