newcomer
gb/nˈukˌʌmɚ/ us/nˈukˌʌmɚ/
B1
English
~ 7900
újonc, újonnan érkező, új szereplő, új belépő
NOUN
B1
1
újonc
B1
Usage pattern:
a newcomer to [a place/activity/group]
As a newcomer to the city, she still gets lost on the subway.
A városba újonnan érkezőként még mindig eltéved a metrón.
The club is very friendly and makes every newcomer feel welcome.
A klub nagyon barátságos, és minden újoncot szívesen fogad.
Newcomers to the company receive a one-week training course.
He’s a complete newcomer to yoga but already loves it.
Language classes are available for newcomers to the country.
Learner examples
I am a newcomer to this town.
Újonc vagyok ebben a városban.
The teacher asked the class to help the newcomer.
A tanár megkérte az osztályt, hogy segítsenek az újoncnak.
Newcomers to the team get extra help.
She is a newcomer to tennis.
The group welcomed the newcomer with a smile.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"new person"* or *"new one"* instead of *"newcomer". While those phrases can be understood, *"newcomer"* is the natural single-word noun for someone who is new to a place, group, or activity. Also, remember to say *"a newcomer to"* (not *"a newcomer in"*) when talking about an activity or field, e.g. *"a newcomer to programming"*.
Meaning
person who has recently arrived
Collocations
a newcomer to the area
|a newcomer to the city
|a newcomer to the company
|a newcomer to the sport
|welcome newcomers
|support for newcomers
Synonyms
newbie (More informal and sometimes playful; often used for someone new to an activity or online community.)
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new arrival (Focuses more on someone who has just come to a place rather than to an activity or organization.)
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beginner (Emphasizes lack of experience in an activity, not necessarily being new to a place or group.)
Antonyms
old-timer (Informal term for someone who has been in a place or group for a long time.)
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veteran (Highlights long experience in a field or activity, in contrast to someone who is new.)
Themes
daily life
|social
|work
|daily_life
|relationships
Definition
A person who is new in a place, group, or activity.
A person who has recently arrived in a place, joined a group, or started doing a particular activity and is still new there.
NOUN
B2
2
új szereplő
B2
új belépő
B2
Usage pattern:
a newcomer to [a market/industry/field]
Several tech newcomers are challenging the old phone makers.
Több új technológiai szereplő kihívást jelent a régi telefongyártóknak.
As a newcomer to the luxury car market, the brand must work hard to build trust.
A luxusautópiac új szereplőjeként a márkának keményen kell dolgoznia, hogy bizalmat építsen.
The festival gives newcomers to the film industry a chance to show their work.
Streaming services were once newcomers but are now dominant in the media market.
Learner examples
The company is a newcomer to the European market.
A vállalat új szereplő az európai piacon.
Many newcomers to the industry cannot beat big firms.
Az iparág sok új belépője nem tudja legyőzni a nagy cégeket.
This phone is a newcomer in the low-cost segment.
The award helps newcomers to the fashion world.
Common mistake:
Learners may use *"newcomer"* only for people and forget it can also refer to companies or brands in business news. In these contexts, *"newcomer"* often means a new competitor in a market, not a new employee.
Meaning
new participant in a field or market
Collocations
a newcomer to the market
|newcomer to the industry
|a strong newcomer
|newcomer brand
|market newcomer
Synonyms
new entrant (More technical and mainly used in business or economic contexts.)
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upstart (Often shows disapproval or surprise at a new competitor challenging established players.)
Antonyms
incumbent (Business/economic term for an established company already holding a strong position in a market.)
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established player (Describes a company or person with a long-term, recognized presence in a field.)
Themes
business
|work
Definition
A person or company that is new in a market, industry, or professional field.
A person, company, or other organization that has recently entered a particular market, industry, or professional field.
Grammar
Dictionary form
newcomer
IPA
GB/nˈukˌʌmɚ/
US/nˈukˌʌmɚ/
Syllables & stress
new - comer (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (new)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: newcomer
- Plural: newcomers
Word family
Expressions
a newcomer to [something]
1/ə nˈukˌʌmɚ tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
person new to a specific context
Used to say that someone is new to a place, group, activity, or field.
Examples
- As a newcomer to the city, he is still learning his way around.
- She’s a newcomer to the sport, but she’s improving quickly.