|  neophyte 
 
 1. a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously
 • Hypernyms:
 plant, flora, plant life
 2. any new participant in some activity
 • Syn:
 newcomer, fledgling, fledgeling, starter, freshman,
 newbie, entrant
 • Derivationally related forms:
 start (for: starter), fledgling (for: fledgling)
 • Hypernyms:
 novice, beginner, tyro, tiro, initiate
 • Hyponyms:
 recruit, enlistee
 3. a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist
 • Syn:
 catechumen
 • Hypernyms:
 student, pupil, educatee
 
 
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