Definition

A person who has just arrived in a place or joined a group, often referring to someone new in a community or organization.

Example

The newcomer quickly made friends at the school.

Conversation

Did you meet the newcomer in our class yet?

Yeah, I talked to them yesterday; they're really friendly.

I hope they feel welcome here since it's a big change.

For sure! We should invite them to hang out this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Newcomer → It is formed from "new" (from Old English "niwe", meaning recent or fresh) and "comer" (from the verb "come", meaning to arrive). The word "newcomer" refers to someone who has recently arrived or is new to a place or situation.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'recent' ('new') and has just 'arrived' ('come') — that's what a newcomer is.

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