catechumen

英 [,kætɪ'kjuːmen] 美
  • n. 新信徒;初学者

英英释义


1. a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist

英文词源


catechumen (n.)
"new convert," 15c., from French catéchumène, from Church Latin catechumenus, from Greek katekhoumenos "one being instructed," passive present participle of katekhein (see catechesis).