Neo

Do you use "Neo"?

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I use it very often.

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I've heard it but I never use it.

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Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

['nee o]

Description

An abbreviation of neophyte [nee o | fit], a neo refers to a newly joined member of a Greek organization. The duration of which a new member is a neophyte varies from organization to organization, ranging from one quarter to until the next class crosses.

Usage

The term is used primarily in the Multicultural Greek Council and National Pan-Hellenic communities. It is used both in informal and formal contexts as well as in spoken word and written text.

Etymology

This term has been adapted from the Greek origin of the word. Neophyte is defined as "a person who has just started learning or doing something" or "a person who has recently joined a religious group."

Example Sentences

1. I want to meet the KPL neos.
2. I was a neo for a long time because we didn't have a class for a couple quarters.

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