neophyte, neophite

& a. [Lat. neo phytus, from Gr. neophytos =newly planted; neos = new, and phytos =grown; phyō-to grow; Fr. néo phyte; Ital. & Sp. neofito.] A. As substantive: I. Ordinary Language: 1. A novice; one newly admitted to the order of the priesthood. 2. A tyro, a beginner, a novice. senses. "Kept pure of Balzac and neologism ." E. B. Browning. 3. New doctrines. (RATIONALISM.] ne-ol-o-gist, s. [Eng. neolog ( y ); -ist .] 1. One who coins or introduces new words or phrases, or who uses old words in new senses. 2. One who introduces innovations in doctrine, especially in theology. [RATIONALIST.] në-ol-o-gist-Ic, *ně-ol-o-gist-ic-al, a . [Eng. neologist ; -ic , -ical .] Pertaining or relating to neology; neological.