newcomer

• Nom désignant une personne qui vient d'arriver dans un lieu ou qui commence tout juste à participer à une activité.

A noun referring to a person who has recently arrived in a place or started participating in an activity.

1. New participantB1formal

   A person who has recently started an activity or joined a group.

   Nouveau venu (participant récent)

   • The newcomer quickly learned the rules of the game.
   • Our team welcomes newcomers with a special orientation session.
   • She is a newcomer to the world of professional photography.

   Synonymesbeginnerfledglingneophytenewbienovicerecruitrookie

   Antonymesold-timerregularveteran

2. Recent arrivalB1formal

   A person who has recently arrived in a place or community.

   Nouvel arrivant

   • The town has a program to help newcomers settle in.
   • He is a newcomer to the city and is still exploring the area.
   • Newcomers to the neighborhood are invited to a welcome party.

   Synonymesarrivalnewbie

   Antonymesnativeold-timerresidentveteran