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newcomer.

One who has recently come to a community; a recent arrival.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈnjuːkʌmə/UK/ˈn(j)uˌkʌmɚ/US[ˈn(j)uˌkʰʌmɚ]US
  1. One who has recently come to a community; a recent arrival.

  2. A new participant in some activity; a neophyte.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English newe-comere, equivalent to new- + comer. Compare Old English nīwcumen (“new comer, neophyte, novice”).

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