Neophyte (nē&ouptack_;fīt), n. [L. neophytis, Gr. neofytos, prop., newly planted; neos new + fytos grown, fyton that which has grown, a plant, fr. fyein to grow: cf. F. néophyte. See New, and Be.] 1. A new convert or proselyte; -- a name given by the early Christians, and still given by the Roman Catholics, to such as have recently embraced the Christian faith, and been admitted to baptism, esp. to converts from heathenism or Judaism.
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2. Hence: A novice; a tyro; a beginner in anything.
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