English Reference
noun

newcomer

n.
US /ˈnuˌkəmɝ/ UK /njˈuːkʌmɐ/ new·com·er UK spelling newcomer's, newcomer's

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    someone who has just arrived in a new place, such as a town or a country.

    a person who has recently arrived in a community or geographical location.

    Simple

    As a newcomer to the city, she spent her weekends exploring different neighbourhoods.

    In context

    The local council organised a monthly mixer to help every newcomer integrate into the village social fabric more effectively.

  2. 02 B1 Intermediate

    someone who has just started doing a particular activity or job.

    a new participant in a specific activity, profession, or field of study.

    Simple

    The workshop is designed for any newcomer who wants to learn basic coding.

    In context

    Despite being a newcomer to the tech industry, she quickly mastered the complex software architecture used by the senior developers.

    Teacher's tip

    While 'beginner' is more common for skills, 'newcomer' is often used when someone joins a professional or social group.

    novicebeginnerneophyte
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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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