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Definition of newcomer

newcomer

/ˈnuːˌkʌm.ər/
new · com · er
Plural:newcomers
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• noun

1

A person or thing that has recently arrived in a place or joined a group.

Example

"The community center hosts a monthly welcome dinner for every newcomer to the neighborhood."

2

A person or organization that has recently started a particular activity, profession, or competition.

Example

"Despite being a relative newcomer to the software industry, the startup quickly gained market share."

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• Nearby Words

newbie
newborn
newcastle
newcomer
newfangled
newfound
newfoundland

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of the adjective 'new' and the agent noun 'comer' (from Old English 'cuman', meaning 'to come').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Newcomer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/newcomer
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