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newcomer

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈnuːkʌmər/ · UK /ˈnjuːkʌmə/

Forms: newcomers

newcomer means: Someone who has only recently started an activity or joined a group.

noun

NEW PARTICIPANTB2

Someone who has only recently started an activity or joined a group.

  • We welcome newcomers to the club.
  • He is a newcomer to politics.
  • The course helps newcomers learn the basic skills.

How to use it: newcomer to something (She is a newcomer to the film industry.)

Similar words: beginner, novice

Opposites: veteran

Common phrases: newcomer to something, complete newcomer, help a newcomer

RECENT ARRIVALB2

Someone who has recently arrived to live in a place.

  • The neighbours welcomed the newcomers.
  • As a newcomer to the village, I knew nobody.
  • The centre helps newcomers find housing.

How to use it: newcomer to a place (Newcomers to the town can get advice at the library.)

Similar words: new arrival

Common phrases: newcomer to somewhere, welcome a newcomer, local newcomers

Questions about newcomer

What does newcomer mean?

Someone who has only recently started an activity or joined a group.

What is newcomer in other languages?

Türkçe: yeni başlayan · Español: principiante · Français: débutant · Deutsch: Neuling · Italiano: principiante · 日本語: 初心者

How do you pronounce newcomer?

In American English /ˈnuːkʌmər/; in British English /ˈnjuːkʌmə/.

How do you use newcomer in a sentence?

We welcome newcomers to the club. He is a newcomer to politics.

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