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neophyte

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8 lettersPronunciation /ˈniː.əˌfaɪt/Part of speech nounSorted eehnoptyStarts with NEnds with E0 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist

Word origin

Borrowed from Latin neophytus, from Ancient Greek νεόφυτος (neóphutos, “newly planted”), from νέος (néos, “new”) + φυτόν (phutón, “plant, child”). By surface analysis, neo- + -phyte.

Used in a sentence

  • In this scene Lupita, the neophyte, is counselled by more weathered professionals about the rules and regulations of whoring.
  • The big story on Tuesday night was Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – the 28-year-old political neophyte who pulled off the upset of the 2018 election in New York’s 14th district.
  • The purpose of sharing these accounts – particularly during Women’s History Month – is to show that women, like men, can grow from bumbling neophytes to competent leaders.

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