Newcomer and Neophyte

Newcomer

Newcomer noun - A person who is just starting out in a field of activity.
Usage example: he's a newcomer to ice hockey

Neophyte is a synonym for newcomer in beginner topic. In some cases you can use "Neophyte" instead a noun "Newcomer", when it comes to topics like novice, freshman. popular alternative

Neophyte

Neophyte noun - A person who has recently been persuaded to join a religious sect.
Usage example: neophytes are assigned an experienced church member to guide them through their first year
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Synonyms for Neophyte

Newcomer is a synonym for neophyte in beginner topic. You can use "Newcomer" instead a noun "Neophyte", if it concerns topics such as novice, freshman. popular alternative

How words are described

complete complete newcomer complete neophyte
relative relative newcomer relative neophyte
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