Noun neophyte has 3 senses
- neophyte - a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously
--1 is a kind of plant, flora, plant life
- newcomer, fledgling, fledgeling, starter, neophyte, freshman, newbie, entrant - any new participant in some activity
--2 is a kind of novice, beginner, tyro, tiro, initiate
--2 has particulars: recruit, enlistee
- catechumen, neophyte - a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist
--3 is a kind of student, pupil, educatee
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