newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈnü-ˌkə-mər 
ˈnyü-
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he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
Texas newcomer Aaliyah Crump gives Schaefer another versatile defender on the perimeter with the capability of knocking down 3-pointers.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
The Stotts aren’t newcomers to helping people evacuate.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The dozens of candidates in the five open Chicago-area House races include 20-something newcomers, lawyers and two former members angling for a comeback.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newcomer. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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newcomer
noun
new·com·er
ˈn(y)ü-ˌkəm-ər
1
: one recently arrived
2
: beginner
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