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neophyte

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of neophyte

1 a person who has recently been persuaded to join a religious sect
  • neophytes are assigned an experienced church member to guide them through their first year
Synonyms of neophyte

convert, proselyte
Words Related to neophyte

regenerate

newcomer, novice, novitiate, recruit

catechumen
2 a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
  • a neophyte in snowboarding
Synonyms of neophyte

abecedarian, apprentice, babe, beginner, colt, cub, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, newbie, newcomer, novice, novitiate, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, virgin
Words Related to neophyte

boot

amateur, dabbler, dilettante

learner, student, trainee

candidate, entrant, probationer
Near Antonyms of neophyte

expert, master, pro, professional
Antonyms of neophyte

old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran

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