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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://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 [ | + | *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== | ||
− | *'''''[ | + | *'''''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newbie Newbie]''''' |
[[Category: Anthropology]] | [[Category: Anthropology]] |
Latest revision as of 01:27, 13 December 2020
Origin
Middle English, from Late Latin neophytus, from Greek neophytos, from neophytos newly planted, newly converted, from ne- + phyein to bring forth
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_century 14th Century]
Definitions
Description
A neophyte is a beginner. In the context of Christianity, the term often refers to a:
- New convert to the religion, in the Catholic and 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,
- Person who recently took a monastic vow.
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.