comer
UK: ˈkʌmə | US: ˈkʌmər
n. 1. A person who arrives or comes to a place (e.g., "newcomer").
n. 2. (Informal) A person or thing likely to succeed or advance (e.g., "a political comer").
The word "comer" derives from the Old English verb "cuman" (to come), combined with the agentive suffix "-er," which denotes a person who performs an action. Over time, "comer" evolved to describe someone who arrives or a promising individual (metaphorically "coming up" in status). The root "come" traces back to Proto-Germanic *kwemaną and Proto-Indo-European *gʷem- (to step, go), reflecting a core concept of movement.
The party welcomed every comer with open arms.
She was a late comer to the meeting but contributed valuable ideas.
Investors are eyeing the startup as a potential comer in the tech industry.
The marathon had water stations for all comers along the route.
As a newcomer to the city, he spent weeks exploring its neighborhoods.