Neophyte (series)
WordNet
noun
(1) A new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist
(2) Any new participant in some activity
(3) A plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously
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Etymology
From from from + .
Noun
- A beginner.
- A novice (recent convert), a new convert or proselyte.
- A name given by the early Christians, and still given by the Roman Catholics, to those who have recently embraced the Christian faith, and been admitted to baptism, especially those converts from heathenism or Judaism.
- A plant species recently introduced to an area (in contrast to archaeophyte, a long-established introduced species).