Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
newcomer
noun
/ˈnjuːˌkʌmər/
Definition
A person who has recently arrived in a place or started a new activity.
Examples
- The newcomer quickly made friends in the neighborhood.
- The college orientation helps newcomers adjust to campus life.
- As a newcomer to the team, she was eager to learn from her colleagues.
Meaning
A newcomer is someone new to a community, workplace, or group, usually not familiar with the local environment or the norms.
Synonyms
- newbie
- novice
- entrant
- rookie
- freshman
