plural newcomers
1
: a person who has recently arrived somewhere or who has recently started a new activity
—often + to
She is a newcomer to the city.
My father is a relative newcomer to the world of computers.
2
: something new that has recently been added or created
—often + to
The word "chat room" is a relative newcomer to the English language.
Our company is a newcomer to this market.
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/newcomer. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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