Synonyms of neophyte

neophyte

noun

1

as in newcomer

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 & Similar Words

• newcomer
• novice
• recruit
• proselyte
• convert
• regenerate
• novitiate
• catechumen

2

as in novice

a person who is just starting out in a field of activity

a neophyte in snowboarding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• novice
• beginner
• newcomer
• rookie
• freshman
• apprentice
• greenhorn
• tyro
• newbie
• virgin
• fledgling
• tenderfoot
• student
• recruit
• novitiate
• colt
• rook
• cub
• abecedarian
• amateur
• punk
• babe
• trainee
• boot
• candidate
• dilettante
• learner
• dabbler
• entrant
• probationer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• veteran
• expert
• pro
• vet
• professional
• master
• old-timer
• old hand

• veteran
• expert
• pro
• vet
• professional
• master
• old-timer
• old hand

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