Word of the day, Neophytes Our word of the day from The Arbiter is Neophyte Meaning A person who is new to a subject, skill, or activity (novice). Synonyms - Beginner - Amateur - Apprentice Pronunciation /ˈniː.ə.faɪt/ (NEE-uh-fyt) Example Everyone in Nigeria is talking about tax reform—experts, neophytes, and even those who don’t care at all. Share with us an example of the word neophyte, let's see how well you understand it.