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Definition of: catechumen

(kat′ə·kyoomacrmən) noun
1. One who is under instruction in the elements of Christianity; especially, a new or a young convert in the ancient church; a beginner.
2. One undergoing initiation in any science, art, set of opinions, etc. [<L catechumenus <Gk. katēchoumenos, ppr. passive of katēchēein instruct]
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e·chu′me·nal, cat·e·chu·men·i·cal (kat′ə·kyoomacr·meni·kəl) adjective

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honorable catechumen

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Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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