neophyte

noun
UK: /ˈniː.ə.faɪt/
US: /ˈniː.oʊ.faɪt/

  1. A person who is new to a skill, subject, or belief.

    1. The neophyte was eager to learn all about gardening.
    2. As a neophyte in politics, she made some beginner mistakes.

  2. A person who has recently been converted to a religion.

    1. The neophyte was welcomed into the church community.
    2. He approached his new faith as a neophyte, with zeal and dedication.

Synonyms

tyro novice convert rookie beginner
neophyte adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a beginner.

    1. The neophyte programmer made a simple error.
    2. Her neophyte enthusiasm was refreshing to the experienced team.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "neophyte" in English means: A person who is new to a skill, subject, or belief., A person who has recently been converted to a religion..

The phonetic transcription of "neophyte" is /ˈniː.ə.faɪt/ in British English and /ˈniː.oʊ.faɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "neophyte": tyro, novice, convert, rookie, beginner.

Example usage of "neophyte": "The neophyte was eager to learn all about gardening.". More examples on the page.