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Synonyms
ne·o·phyte (nḗə-fīt́)

[Middle English, from Late Latin neophytus, from Greek neophutos, neo-, neo-, + -phutos, planted (from phuein, to bring forth; see bheuə-).]

noun 

  1. A recent convert to a belief; a proselyte.
  2. A beginner or novice: a neophyte at politics.
    1. Roman Catholic Church A newly ordained priest.
    2. A novice of a religious order or congregation.