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Incomer

usgb/ˈɪnkʌmər/Volume
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Emotional LayerPlay
The term 'incomer' can imply being an outsider or not belonging, and may carry emotional weight. SlideInitially seen as an incomer, she eventually felt accepted.
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Duration of StayPlay
'Incomer' suggests a recent arrival, but doesn't specify how long the person will stay. SlideThe village residents were warm to incomers, regardless of their stay.
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Neutral TermPlay
While 'incomer' denotes newness, it's neutral and less focused on origin than 'immigrant'. SlideThe community meeting welcomed incomers from all over.