newcomer
NYOO-kuh-muh
Newcomer (noun) means a person who has recently arrived in a place or community. Example: “The neighbors welcomed the newcomers with a housewarming dinner.”
noun
1
A person who has recently arrived in a place or community.
"The neighbors welcomed the newcomers with a housewarming dinner."
2
Someone new to a particular activity or field.
"She's a newcomer to the industry but already making a name for herself."
How to use newcomer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who has just arrived somewhere or started doing something.
Common pairings
welcome newcomers
a newcomer to the field
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Etymology
From Middle English newe-comere, built from new plus comer; compare Old English nīwcumen, meaning "newcomer" or "novice."
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What does “newcomer” mean?
The word “newcomer” means a person who has recently arrived in a place or community. In plain terms, someone who has just arrived somewhere or started doing something.
How do you pronounce “newcomer”?
“Newcomer” is pronounced NYOO-kuh-muh (/ˈn(j)uˌkʌmɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “newcomer” in a sentence?
Here is “newcomer” used in a sentence: “The neighbors welcomed the newcomers with a housewarming dinner.”
What is another word for “newcomer”?
Words with a similar meaning to “newcomer” include newling, offcomer, noob, n00b, blow-in and come-here.
What is the opposite of “newcomer”?
The opposite of “newcomer” — its antonyms — are denizen, dweller, inhabitant, native and oldtimer.
What part of speech is “newcomer”?
“Newcomer” is a noun.
Where does the word “newcomer” come from?
The word “newcomer” comes from Old English. From Middle English newe-comere, built from new plus comer; compare Old English nīwcumen, meaning "newcomer" or "novice.".
Is “newcomer” a common word?
“Newcomer” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
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