What is the meaning of ‘neophyte’?

First, let’s deal with the pronunciation of this word. The ‘ne’ is pronounced like the word ‘knee’, and the following ‘o’ is like the ‘o’ in ‘so’, ‘go’, and ‘no’. The final syllable is pronounced is like the word ‘fight’. The word is pronounced ‘KNEE-o-fight’ with the stress on the first syllable. This is just one way of pronouncing the word. Neophyte comes from ‘neo’ meaning ‘new’ and ‘phytos’ meaning ‘planted’.

A beginner or someone who is new to something is usually referred to as a neophyte. The word can also be used to refer to a newly ordained priest or someone who has recently converted.

Sahana has been taking sitar lessons for over five years. She’s not a neophyte.

I need someone with experience. Radha is a neophyte at politics.