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| ==Origin== | | ==Origin== |
| [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Late Latin ''neophytus'', from [[Greek]] ''neophytos'', from ''neophytos'' newly planted, newly [[converted]], from ''ne''- + ''phyein'' to bring forth | | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Late Latin ''neophytus'', from [[Greek]] ''neophytos'', from ''neophytos'' newly planted, newly [[converted]], from ''ne''- + ''phyein'' to bring forth |
− | *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_century 14th Century] | + | *https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_century 14th Century] |
| ==Definitions== | | ==Definitions== |
| *1: a new [[convert]] : [[proselyte]] | | *1: a new [[convert]] : [[proselyte]] |
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| ==Description== | | ==Description== |
| A '''neophyte''' is a beginner. In the [[context]] of [[Christianity]], the term often refers to a: | | A '''neophyte''' is a beginner. In the [[context]] of [[Christianity]], the term often refers to a: |
− | *New convert to the [[religion]], in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholicism Catholic] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthodox_Churches Orthodox Churches] an adult convert is considered a neophyte for one year after [[conversion]]. Roman Catholic neophytes are considered full members of the Church, but may not act as sponsors for others planning to join, | + | *New convert to the [[religion]], in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholicism Catholic] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthodox_Churches Orthodox Churches] an adult convert is considered a neophyte for one year after [[conversion]]. Roman Catholic neophytes are considered full members of the Church, but may not act as sponsors for others planning to join, |
| *Newly [[ordained]] [[priest]], | | *Newly [[ordained]] [[priest]], |
| *Person who recently took a [[monastic]] vow. | | *Person who recently took a [[monastic]] vow. |
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| In fraternities, it is a person that is a new [[convert]] or member of a [[secret]] fraternal [[organization]], a beginner or novice member of the organization, or a recent convert (rookie/freshman) to the fraternal organization. | | In fraternities, it is a person that is a new [[convert]] or member of a [[secret]] fraternal [[organization]], a beginner or novice member of the organization, or a recent convert (rookie/freshman) to the fraternal organization. |
| ==See also== | | ==See also== |
− | *'''''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newbie Newbie]''''' | + | *'''''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newbie Newbie]''''' |
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| [[Category: Anthropology]] | | [[Category: Anthropology]] |