catechumens

noun

plural of catechumen
as in recruits

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  1. recruits
  2. newcomers
  3. novices
Noun
  • The report concludes that Russia violated the recruits’ fundamental human rights, including the rights to life, freedom, health, and to be treated humanely.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Never mind the rows of recruits at Saturday’s victory, and forget for a moment about the fans who are slowly finding their way back to the Rose Bowl for Bruins football games.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of recruits
Noun
  • But rebooting continuity or creating all-new universes from scratch, while fine tactics for giving newcomers an on-ramp, have become routine.
    — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026
  • From inexpensive, simple (but brilliant) redesigns to the smartest new smart appliances, these are the newcomers that wowed us.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of newcomers
Noun
  • The political novices were able to rally the nation behind a simple message against corruption and state capture.
    — Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • To capture some of that essence, Guitar Center is trying to make its stores a place to hang out for novices and pros alike.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of novices
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