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Neophyte
01
Someone who is just beginning to engage in a field, skill, or practice
Examples
The coding workshop welcomed neophytes with no prior experience.
As a neophyte in politics, she made several rookie mistakes.
02
a person recently initiated into the Christian faith, especially one undergoing instruction before baptism or confirmation
Examples
The neophyte attended weekly catechism classes with devotion.
Neophytes were welcomed into the church during the Easter vigil.
03
a newly observed species in a given region
Examples
Botanists documented the neophyte along the riverbank.
Researchers studied the impact of neophytes on native ecosystems.
