Meaning
A beginner; a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from Latin neophytus, from Ancient Greek νεόφυτος (neóphutos, “newly planted”), from νέος (néos, “new”) + φυτόν (phutón, “plant, child”). By surface analysis, neo- + -phyte.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: