newcomer
Americannoun
noun
Usage
What does newcomer mean? A newcomer is a person who has recently arrived at a location or a person or thing that has recently joined a new environment, such as an occupation, workplace, field, or organization.A person who’s just moved to a new city could be described as a newcomer. The term could also be used to refer to a new player on a team, a new student at school, a new employee at work, or a nation that has just joined an international organization. A company that has just been established could be described as a newcomer in its industry or sector.Example: It’s the kind of gym where longtime members take bets on how long newcomers will last.
Etymology
Origin of newcomer
Example Sentences
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While other electric newcomers such as Rivian Automotive and Lucid Motors have taken the same approach, dealers said that because Scout is a Volkswagen Group company, it must sell cars through independent, franchised dealerships.
Citizenship is only rarely granted to newcomers, and there are no elections.
Great Britain's team features 25 athletes - a mix of seasoned campaigners and talented newcomers.
From BBC
There’s still the small matter of getting all those newcomers to jell.
From Los Angeles Times
Giant banners of the political newcomer wearing his trademark black sunglasses were mounted across the rally.
From BBC
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