catechumen
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noun \ˌka-tə-ˈkyü-mən\Definition of CATECHUMEN
1
: a convert to Christianity receiving training in doctrine and discipline before baptism
2
: one receiving instruction in the basic doctrines of Christianity before admission to communicant membership in a church
Origin of CATECHUMEN
Middle English cathecumyn, from Late Latin catechumenus, from Greek katēchoumenos, present passive participle of katēchein
First Known Use: 15th century
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