Newcomers
ˈnjuːkʌmərz
Definitions
People who have just arrived in a place or joined a group.
ˈnjuːkʌmərz
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
The club needs to offer guidance to newcomers.
How It's Used
"The town welcomed the newcomers with open arms."
"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.