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    Initié (en. Initiated)

    [ini-sje]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who has been initiated into a practice, philosophy, or knowledge.
    He is initiated in the ancient rites of his culture.
    Il est un initié aux rites anciens de sa culture.
    A person who possesses specific knowledge in a particular field.
    She is considered an initiated one in the field of finance.
    Elle est considérée comme une initiée dans le domaine de la finance.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'initiate', from the Latin 'initiāre', meaning to begin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be an initiated one
    To be among the circle of informed or privileged individuals.
    être un initié
    A world of initiates
    A restricted milieu of individuals having particular knowledge.
    un monde d'initiés

    Related Words

    Initiation
    The process of introduction to knowledge or a practice.
    initiation
    Initiated
    The person who has been initiated.
    initié
    Knowledge
    The act of possessing information about a subject.
    connaissance

    Slang Meanings

    An insider or someone in the know about secrets.
    He knows everything; he is a true insider of the political scene.
    Il sait tout, c'est un vrai initié de la scène politique.
    A member of an exclusive group.
    In this club, only the initiated can access certain information.
    Dans ce club, seuls les initiés peuvent accéder à certaines informations.