Neophyte: meaning, definitions and examples

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neophyte

 

[ ˈniː.ə.faɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

newbie

A neophyte is a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief. They are often inexperienced or just starting to learn about something.

Synonyms

beginner, newcomer, novice

Examples of usage

  • He is a neophyte in the world of photography, but he is eager to learn.
  • As a neophyte in the art of cooking, she often follows recipes step by step.
  • The neophyte programmer struggled with the complex coding language.
  • Neophytes in gardening should start with easy-to-grow plants.
  • The workshop is designed to help neophytes understand the basics of painting.

Translations

Translations of the word "neophyte" in other languages:

🇵🇹 neófito

🇮🇳 नवागंतुक

🇩🇪 Neuling

🇮🇩 neofit

🇺🇦 неофіт

🇵🇱 neofita

🇯🇵 新人

🇫🇷 néophyte

🇪🇸 neófito

🇹🇷 neofit

🇰🇷 신참

🇸🇦 مبتدئ

🇨🇿 novic

🇸🇰 neofyt

🇨🇳 新手

🇸🇮 neofit

🇮🇸 nýliði

🇰🇿 жаңадан келген

🇬🇪 ნეოფიტი

🇦🇿 neofit

🇲🇽 neófito

Etymology

The word 'neophyte' originated from the Greek word 'neophutos', which means newly planted. In ancient times, it was used to refer to new converts to a religion. Over time, the term evolved to encompass anyone who is new or inexperienced in a particular area. The concept of a neophyte reflects the idea of growth and development, much like a newly planted seed sprouting into a young plant.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,754, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.