newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈnü-ˌkə-mər 
ˈnyü-
Synonyms
Examples of newcomer in a Sentence
he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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Lower the barrier to entry by creating a variety of programs where newcomers can wet their feet and seasoned volunteers can go all-in.
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James Pollard, Quartz, 28 Apr. 2024
What a tiny place to never leave, what a specific corner of the universe to commit to for generations, and what a gloriously stubborn refusal to cede this place to affluent newcomers.
—Jennifer Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2024
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James Pollard, Quartz, 28 Apr. 2024
What a tiny place to never leave, what a specific corner of the universe to commit to for generations, and what a gloriously stubborn refusal to cede this place to affluent newcomers.
—Jennifer Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2024
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newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈn(y)ü-ˌkəm-ər
1
: one recently arrived
2
: beginner
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