CEFR B1

neophyte

noun

Meaning

A person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief; a beginner or novice.

Examples

As a neophyte in the world of investing, she sought advice from experienced brokers.
The chess club welcomed the neophyte with open arms, offering to teach him the basics.

Synonyms: beginner, novice, apprentice, tyro

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neophyte (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/

Definition

A person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief; a beginner or novice.

Examples

As a neophyte in the world of investing, she sought advice from experienced brokers.
The chess club welcomed the neophyte with open arms, offering to teach him the basics.
He was a neophyte politician, unfamiliar with the complex rules of parliamentary procedure.

How to Use neophyte

neophyte at (prepositional phrase): A beginner in a specific activity or field. — "She was a neophyte at skiing, but quickly learned to stand up."
neophyte in (prepositional phrase): A beginner in a specific subject or belief system. — "He was a neophyte in the world of philosophy, just starting to read Plato."

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