Word
newcomer
Phoneticsnew·com·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈnuˌkəmɝ/
UK/njˈuːkʌmɐ/
Definitions
01recent arrival to a place
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. someone who has just arrived in a new place, such as a town or a country.
n. a person who has recently arrived in a community or geographical location.
“As a newcomer to the city, she spent her weekends exploring different neighbourhoods.”
“The local council organised a monthly mixer to help every newcomer integrate into the village social fabric more effectively.”
02beginner in an activity
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. someone who has just started doing a particular activity or job.
n. a new participant in a specific activity, profession, or field of study.
“The workshop is designed for any newcomer who wants to learn basic coding.”
“Despite being a newcomer to the tech industry, she quickly mastered the complex software architecture used by the senior developers.”
Teaching tip
While 'beginner' is more common for skills, 'newcomer' is often used when someone joins a professional or social group.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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