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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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