Newcomer: meaning, definitions and examples
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newcomer
[ ˈnjuːˌkʌmər ]
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
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.
in a field
A person who has recently started a particular job or activity and is not yet experienced in it.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.