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first-time applicants

[ˈfɜːst-taɪm əˈplɪkənts]
nounpl: first-time applicants
candidatos de primeira vez
1. People who are applying for something (job, admission, visa, etc.) for the first time and have no previous experience with that particular application process
First-time applicants to the university should submit their documents by March 31st.
Os candidatos de primeira vez para a universidade devem enviar seus documentos até 31 de março.
2. Individuals without prior experience in a specific application or selection process
The program offers special support for first-time applicants.
O programa oferece suporte especial para candidatos de primeira vez.
Synonyms
newcomersnovicesinexperienced applicantsdebut applicants
Antonyms
repeat applicantsreturning applicantsexperienced applicants

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
candidatos de primeira vez
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
candidatos iniciantes
Alternative, less formal usage
Portugal
candidatos pela primeira vez
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

first time is the charm
break into the process
starting from scratch
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