Angličtina

neophyte

gb/nˈioʊfˌaɪt/ us/nˈioʊfˌaɪt/
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A person new to something

Someone who is just starting and does not have much experience yet.

Vzorec užití: a neophyte in/at [activity/field]; a neophyte to [topic]
Častá chyba:
Often used like a more formal word for novice; it usually refers to a person (not an object).
Synonyma
novice (Closest in meaning; also slightly formal.) | beginner (More common and neutral.) | newcomer (Emphasizes being new to a group or area.) | rookie (More informal, common in sports/work.)
Antonyma
expert (Someone highly skilled and knowledgeable.) | veteran (Someone with long experience, especially in a job or activity.)
Kolokace
complete neophyte |total neophyte |relative neophyte |young neophyte |eager neophyte |neophyte programmer |neophyte investor |neophyte gardener |neophyte writer |as a neophyte
Témata
education |work |hobbies
Příklady
  • As a neophyte in project management, she asked a lot of basic questions.
  • The workshop is designed for neophytes as well as experienced photographers.
  • Even seasoned investors can learn from a neophyte who sees the problem differently.
Učební příklady
  • I am a neophyte at coding.
  • He is a neophyte in this job.
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A new religious convert

Someone who has recently started following a religion.

Vzorec užití: a neophyte in [religion/community]; a neophyte convert
Častá chyba:
In this sense, it refers to religion or initiation into a religious community, not just being new at a hobby.
Synonyma
convert (General term for someone who has changed religion.) | new believer (More descriptive and less formal.) | catechumen (More specific and technical in some Christian traditions.)
Antonyma
longtime member (Someone who has belonged to the religion/community for a long time.) | apostate (Someone who has left or renounced a religion (not a perfect opposite, but contrasting).)
Kolokace
neophyte convert |newly baptized neophyte |neophyte members |train the neophytes |guide neophytes |welcome neophytes
Témata
religion |community
Příklady
  • The community paired each neophyte with a mentor for their first year.
  • The priest welcomed the neophytes at the ceremony.
  • As a neophyte, he was still learning the traditions and prayers.
Učební příklady
  • She is a neophyte in the church.
  • The neophytes asked many questions.
Podstatné jméno technical C2 entity
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A recently introduced plant species

A plant species that arrived in a place recently, usually because of humans.

Vzorec užití: a neophyte species; neophytes in [region/habitat]
Častá chyba:
This is a specialized scientific use; in general English, 'neophyte' usually means a beginner person.
Synonyma
introduced species (Broader term; not limited to plants.) | non-native plant (Common, less technical wording.)
Antonyma
native species (A species that occurs naturally in the region.) | indigenous plant (Another term for native plant life.)
Kolokace
invasive neophyte |neophyte species |neophyte plants |neophytes and archaeophytes |documented neophytes |introduced neophytes
Témata
science |environment
Příklady
  • The survey recorded several neophytes spreading along the riverbanks.
  • Land use changes have accelerated the arrival of neophyte species in the region.
  • Some neophytes become invasive and outcompete native plants.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
neophyte
IPA
GB/nˈioʊfˌaɪt/
US/nˈioʊfˌaɪt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
neo - phyte (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (neo)
Tvary slova
Noun
  • Base: neophyte
  • Plural: neophytes
Příbuzná slova
Forms
neophytes noun
Related words
novice noun B2 beginner noun A2 newcomer noun B1 trainee noun B1 apprentice noun B2
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