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- [kat-i-kyoo-muh n]
- /ˌkæt ɪˈkyu mən/
- /ˌkæ.tɪ.ˈkjuː.men/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kat-i-kyoo-muh n]
- /ˌkæt ɪˈkyu mən/
Definitions of catechumen word
- noun catechumen a person, esp in the early Church, undergoing instruction prior to baptism 3
- noun catechumen a person, esp. an adult, receiving instruction in the fundamentals of Christianity before baptism or confirmation 3
- noun catechumen a person receiving instruction in the fundamentals of any subject 3
- noun catechumen Ecclesiastical. a person under instruction in the rudiments of Christianity, as in the early church; a neophyte. 1
- noun catechumen a person being taught the elementary facts, principles, etc., of any subject. 1
- noun catechumen A Christian convert under instruction before baptism. 1
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Origin of catechumen
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; < Late Latin catēchūmenus < Greek katēchoúmenos (one who is) being taught orally, equivalent to katēche-, stem of katēcheîn to teach orally (see catechist) + -omenos middle present participle suffix; replacing Middle English cathecumyn < Middle French cathecumine < Late Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Catechumen
noun
adjective
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catechumen popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for catechumen
noun catechumen
- learner — a person who is learning; student; pupil; apprentice; trainee.
- novice — a person who is new to the circumstances, work, etc., in which he or she is placed; beginner; tyro: a novice in politics.
- neophyte — a beginner or novice: He's a neophyte at chess.
- newcomer — a person or thing that has recently arrived; new arrival: She is a newcomer to our city. The firm is a newcomer in the field of advertising.
- tenderfoot — a raw, inexperienced person; novice.
Antonyms for catechumen
noun catechumen
- teacher — a person who teaches or instructs, especially as a profession; instructor.
- professional — following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain: a professional builder.
- old hand — a person who is experienced in or familiar with a subject, area, procedure, etc.: The guide you just hired is an old hand at leading safaris.
- veteran — a person who has had long service or experience in an occupation, office, or the like: a veteran of the police force; a veteran of many sports competitions.
- detractor — The detractors of a person or thing are people who criticize that person or thing.
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