Incomer
/ˈɪnkʌmər/
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Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Layer
The term 'incomer' can imply being an outsider or not belonging, and may carry emotional weight. 
Initially seen as an incomer, she eventually felt accepted.
Pro Tip 2/3Duration of Stay
'Incomer' suggests a recent arrival, but doesn't specify how long the person will stay. 
The village residents were warm to incomers, regardless of their stay.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Term
While 'incomer' denotes newness, it's neutral and less focused on origin than 'immigrant'. 
The community meeting welcomed incomers from all over.
Compare with
ArrivalEntrantGuestImmigrantNewcomerOutsiderSettlerStranger
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