Newcomers

ˈnjuːkʌmərz

nounBeginnerCommonGeneral

Definitions

1

People who have just arrived in a place or joined a group.

ˈnjuːkʌmərz

nounneutralBeginner
General

People who have arrived recently.

The community organized a welcome event for the newcomers.

💡 Simply: Imagine a new student joining your school. Newcomers are like those new kids, or anyone else who just moved in!

👶 For kids: People who are new to a place or a group.

More Examples

2

The club needs to offer guidance to newcomers.

How It's Used

Social

"The town welcomed the newcomers with open arms."

Business

"Newcomers to the company received a comprehensive onboarding program."

From "new" (Old English "nīwe") + "comer" (from "come", Old English "cuman"), referring to someone who has arrived recently.

The term has been used since the late 18th century, initially referring to people newly arrived in a region or settlement.

Memory tip

Think of "new" like new arrivals and "comers" who are coming into a place.

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Usage

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