"neophite" is probably misspelled. Trying neophyte instead Definition of neophyte
neophyte has definitions from the fields of education,botany
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[ noun ] (education) a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist

Synonyms

catechumen

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[ noun ] (botany) a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously
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[ noun ] any new participant in some activity
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