1. (

• neophyte

) a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously ;

2. (

• newcomer ,
• fledgling ,
• fledgeling ,
• starter ,
• neophyte ,
• freshman ,
• newbie ,
• entrant ,

) any new participant in some activity ;

3. (

• catechumen ,
• neophyte ,

) a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist ;