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incomer

noun
in·​com·​er | \ ˈin-ˌkə-mər How to pronounce incomer (audio) \

Definition of incomer

chiefly British
: one who comes in : immigrant, newcomer

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Synonyms & Antonyms for incomer

Synonyms

emigrant, émigré (also emigré), immigrant, in-migrant, migrant, out-migrant, settler

Antonyms

nonimmigrant

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Examples of incomer in a Sentence

a steady stream of incomers to Australia from all parts of the Commonwealth

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As for whether the potential incomer is married or single? Natalie Stone, PEOPLE.com, "Bethenny Frankel Is Leaving The Real Housewives of New York City," 21 Aug. 2019 By 1964 the population had jumped to 7.44 million, with Uyghurs still in the majority at 54%, but the growth was largely driven by Han incomers, who now stood at 33% of the total. James Griffiths, CNN, "In seeking to control Kashmir, Modi may look to China's actions in Xinjiang and Tibet," 8 Aug. 2019 The news is certainly something of a respite for Arsenal fans, however, as the ever-reliable David Ornstein has stated that Unai Emery's side will pip late incomers Tottenham to the signing of AS Saint-Etienne centre half Saliba. SI.com, "Arsenal to Win William Saliba Race While Deals for Dani Ceballos & Kieran Tierney Edge Closer," 17 July 2019 Joseph Forro, fire chief at the airport's Fire and Rescue, said the ACE program gives employers the chance to train incomers. Alexandria Groth, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Milwaukee summer job programs aim to give teens 'extraordinary opportunity'," 13 June 2019 Hours later Mark Hughes was shown the door after a four-and-a-half year spell at the Potters and incomer Paul Lambert watched from the stands as Stoke lost their next match 3-0 to Manchester United. SI.com, "Stoke Supporters Fear New Signing's Shirt Number Spells Doom for Fan Favourite," 2 Feb. 2018 But people here are more wary of the prospect of incomers because of the region's particular history, according to Richter. Alexander Smith, NBC News, "How the fall of Berlin Wall paved way for Germany’s populists," 2 Feb. 2018 Companies which made a packet there, both incomers such as Apple and locals like Alibaba, are seeking pastures new. The Economist, "India’s missing middle class," 11 Jan. 2018 But consternation about the rights of incomers could nevertheless reduce the pull of a retirement in the sun—a key selling point of which is, after all, avoiding the stresses and strains of life back home. The Economist, "The sun sets on British pensioners’ migration to Europe," 19 Dec. 2017

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First Known Use of incomer

1526, in the meaning defined above

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incomer

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English Language Learners Definition of incomer

British : a person who comes to a place to live

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