neophyte

The word “neophyte” has 2 syllables: neo-phyte

It's pronounced as /ˈniːəfaɪt/


What is synonym and antonym for neophyte?

In the thesaurus, “neophyte” has 7 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for neophyte along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for neophyte

  • apprentice
  • beginner
  • freshman
  • newcomer
  • novice
  • recruit
  • rookie

Antonyms for neophyte

  • veteran

Meanings of neophyte

  • noun
    1. A beginner; a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.
    2. A novice (recent convert); a new convert or proselyte; a new monk.
    3. A name given by the early Christians, and still given by the Roman Catholics, to those who have recently embraced the Christian faith, and been admitted to baptism, especially those converts from heathenism or Judaism.
    4. A plant species recently introduced to an area (in contrast to archaeophyte, a long-established introduced species).

Example Sentences

  • As a neophyte in the gardening community, she was eager to learn from the more experienced members.
  • The neophyte actor struggled with his lines but was determined to improve with practice.
  • Many neophytes attend workshops to gain confidence and skills in their new hobbies.
  • The organization welcomed neophytes with open arms, providing mentorship and guidance.
  • Being a neophyte in the world of coding, he found online tutorials to be extremely helpful.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to neophyte, such as: apprentice, beginner, freshman, newcomer, novice, recruit, rookie.

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