neophyte

• Nom désignant une personne qui est novice dans un domaine, une compétence ou une croyance ; débutant ou nouveau converti.

A noun referring to a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief; a beginner or novice.

1. Beginner or NoviceC1formal

   A person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief; a beginner.

   Débutant, novice

   • The workshop is designed for neophytes in the field of programming.
   • As a neophyte in the kitchen, he burned the toast.
   • The club welcomes neophytes and experts alike.

   Synonymesapprenticebeginnerfledglinginitiatelearnernewcomernovicerookie

   Antonymesexpertmasterproveteran

2. New convertC2formal

   A person who has recently converted to a religion or adopted a new belief system.

   Nouveau converti

   • The neophyte was baptized at the Easter ceremony.
   • She spoke passionately about her faith as a neophyte.
   • The monastery accepted neophytes into its order.

   Synonymescatechumenconvertnoviceproselyte