Synonyms of neophytes

neophytes

noun

plural of neophyte

1

as in newcomers

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

• newcomers
• recruits
• novices
• proselytes
• converts
• novitiates
• catechumens
• regenerates

2

as in novices

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

a neophyte in snowboarding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• novices
• beginners
• newcomers
• freshmen
• apprentices
• rookies
• newbies
• greenhorns
• virgins
• tyros
• recruits
• novitiates
• fledglings
• students
• colts
• punks
• rooks
• tenderfeet
• cubs
• babes
• amateurs
• abecedarians
• dabblers
• trainees
• boots
• candidates
• dilettantes
• learners
• entrants
• probationers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• veterans
• professionals
• experts
• old-timers
• masters
• pros
• vets
• old hands

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of neophytes

The mission lands, though theoretically earmarked for former neophytes, always seemed to end up in the pockets of Mexican-Spanish Californios. — Literary Hub, 29 July 2026

Stearns moved on from the former core of homegrown players, such as Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo, and acquired New York neophytes Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien and others. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 26 June 2026

Those players and Conwell, along with returning Heat neophytes Goldin, Keels, Jahmir Young and Myron Gardner, are expected to fill slots on the Heat summer roster that will be guided by assistant coach Wayne Ellington. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026

March 13, 2026 For Gen Z neophytes and hardcore fans overseas (South Asian and Nigerian Mike zealots apparently have a lot to say on the matter), the idea of MJ/Prince ever being a rivalry is laughable. — Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026

Compared with New York, San Antonio is led by neophytes. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 3 June 2026

Luckily for neophytes, the menu offers easy-to-understand tasting notes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026

This is a lovely film that will appeal to Bernstein’s most ardent fans, while warmly inviting neophytes into his world. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026

Perhaps the thing that did catch the Penguins off guard was the way Philadelphia's playoff neophytes hardly seemed intimidated by the stage or the opponent. — CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026