To start or begin something; or as a noun, people who are new members of a group or organization, especially secret societies.
From Latin 'initiatus,' past participle of 'initiare' (to begin). Originally meant 'to admit into a secret society or mystery cult.'
The word 'initiate' has a twin meaning: both 'to start something' and 'a person admitted to secrets'—this comes from ancient mystery cults that started people on spiritual journeys through rituals!
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