neophyte
     n 1: a plant that is found in an area where it had not been
          recorded previously
     2: any new participant in some activity [syn: {newcomer}, {fledgling},
         {fledgeling}, {starter}, {freshman}, {newbie}, {entrant}]
     3: a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by
        a catechist [syn: {catechumen}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0