Synonyms of neophyte
50 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for neophyte is Johnny-come-lately. Other synonyms of neophyte are newcomer, tyro, tenderfoot, newling and first-timer. The opposite of neophyte is master.
Synonyms and similar words for neophyte
nounA beginner; a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.
- beginner
- newbieA newcomer or neophyte, someone new to something.
- newcomerA new participant in some activity; a neophyte.
- starter
- novice
- rookie
- tyroA beginner; a novice.
- abecedarian
- alphabetarian
- apprentice
- amateur
- bun slang
- colt
- first-timerA person engaging in any activity for the first time.
- fledgling figuratively
- FNG
- fresh meatAny newcomer.
- greenhorn USAn inexperienced person; a novice, beginner, or newcomer.
- greenie US, slang
- greener derogatory, slang
- inceptor
- initiate
- Johnny-come-latelyA newcomer; a novice; an upstart.
- learner
- newb slangA newbie; someone who is new to a game, or has a new character.
- newbroNewbie.
- new chum AustraliaA beginner; a novice.
- newfag slangAn inexperienced member of an online community, especially 4chan; a n00b.
- newfriend slangSynonym of newfag (“newbie; inexperienced user”).
- newlingOne who is new (to something); a newcomer; a novice; a newbie.
- noob slang
- n00b slangA beginner, someone lacking skill, or someone who uses beginner tactics.
- novitiate
- nub slang
- pup
- probationer
- probationistOne who is on probation.
- probieA neophyte firefighter.
- recruit
- stranger
- tenderfootAn inexperienced person; a novice.
- trainee
- freshman obsolete
- homo novus rareSynonym of Homo superior.
- nozzer dated, derogatoryA novice; a newbie.
- nubcake rare, slangA noob; a newbie.
- puny obsoleteA person who is not experienced; a beginner, a novice.
- tyrone obsolete
- younker obsolete
nounA novice (recent convert); a new convert or proselyte; a new monk.
- proselyteOne who has converted to a religion or doctrine, especially a gentile converted to Judaism.
Opposite of neophyte
nounA plant species recently introduced to an area (in contrast to archaeophyte, a long-established...
- archaeophyteA plant which was introduced to an area by humans (or arrived naturally, but from an area in which it was present as a...
Meaning of neophyte
- noun A beginner; a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.
- noun A novice (recent convert); a new convert or proselyte; a new monk.
- noun Among the early Christians, and still among the Roman Catholics, one who has recently embraced the Christian faith, and been admitted to baptism, especially those converts from heathenism or Judaism.
neophyte in other languages
Questions about synonyms of neophyte
- What is another word for neophyte?
- Neophyte has 50 synonyms on Word.ws, such as Johnny-come-lately, newcomer, tyro, tenderfoot, newling and first-timer.
- What is the opposite of neophyte?
- The opposite of neophyte is master. Other antonyms of neophyte are expert.
- What does neophyte mean?
- Neophyte means a beginner; a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.
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