Monday, September 22, 2008

NEOPHYTE

a recent convert

a beginner

novice

any new participant in some activity
SYN - entrant, flegling, freshman, newbie, starter

"He was neophyte in the language, but was already contribuing neologisms -- even if it was perhaps unbeknowst to him."

"You will have to excuse me, I am a neophyte with regards to this activity."

"I am a neophyte to the art of guitar so you will have to excuse the noise."

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