Newcomer: meaning, definitions and examples

🆕
Add to dictionary

newcomer

 

[ ˈnjuːˌkʌmər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a community

A person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group and is not yet fully accepted or established.

Synonyms

fresher, new arrival, novice

Examples of usage

  • He is still considered a newcomer in our neighborhood.
  • The company welcomed the newcomers with a special orientation program.
  • She felt like a newcomer at the school, but quickly made friends.
Context #2 | Noun

in a field

A person who has recently started a particular job or activity and is not yet experienced in it.

Synonyms

beginner, novice, rookie

Examples of usage

  • As a newcomer to the industry, she had a lot to learn.
  • The conference aimed to provide guidance for newcomers in the field.
  • I was a newcomer to painting, but I quickly fell in love with it.

Translations

Translations of the word "newcomer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recém-chegado

🇮🇳 नवागंतुक

🇩🇪 Neuling

🇮🇩 pendatang baru

🇺🇦 новачок

🇵🇱 nowicjusz

🇯🇵 新人 (しんじん)

🇫🇷 nouveau venu

🇪🇸 recién llegado

🇹🇷 yeni gelen

🇰🇷 신입

🇸🇦 وافد جديد

🇨🇿 nováček

🇸🇰 nováčik

🇨🇳 新来者

🇸🇮 novinec

🇮🇸 nýr aðkomumaður

🇰🇿 жаңа келген

🇬🇪 ახალი მოსული

🇦🇿 yeni gələn

🇲🇽 recién llegado

Etymology

The word 'newcomer' originated in the late 16th century, combining 'new' and 'comer'. It has been used to refer to someone who is new to a place or group, highlighting the sense of arrival and initiation. Over time, 'newcomer' has become a common term to describe individuals who are recent arrivals or beginners in various contexts.

See also: become, come, comeback, comers, coming, forthcoming, income, overcome, upcoming.