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first-timer

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

a person engaging in any activity for the first time

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From first time + -er.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: ensikertalainen — a person engaging in any activity for the first time
  • Polish: początkujący — a person engaging in any activity for the first time
  • Polish: nowicjusz — a person engaging in any activity for the first time
  • Portuguese: marinheiro de primeira viagem — a person engaging in any activity for the first time
  • Portuguese: marinheira de primeira viagem — a person engaging in any activity for the first time