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| − | [ | + | [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] | *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_century 14th Century] | ||
==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
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Origin
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]
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.
