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      neophytes
      noun
      a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist
      any new participant in some activity
      a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously
      Roots
      neosneo- · Greek · newphyton-phyte · Greek · plant, grown
      Words related to neophytes
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