1. a recent convert to a belief; a proselyte 2. a beginner or novice 3a. (Roman Catholic Church) a newly ordained priest b. a novice of a religious order or congregation
I referred to myself as a neophyte regarding something the other day. Is that vague enough for you? My brain is mush at the moment.
It’s interesting that your primary definition has to do with philosophy or religion, while I always associated that word primarily with one’s skill or experience level at some activity