neonate/ˈniː.əʊ.neɪt/neonate means A newborn infant; recently born baby. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 78 out of 100.neonate is pronounced /ˈniː.əʊ.neɪt/.EtymologyFrom New Latin neonātus (“newborn”).nounA newborn infant; recently born baby.