An academy newcomer is someone who is new to an academy, such as a military or educational institution. The term can refer to four different types of people: a PLEBE (5 letters), a PLEB (4 letters), a CADET (5 letters), and a deb (3 letters). A PLEBE is a freshman at a military academy, while a PLEB is a commoner or someone of low social status. A CADET is a student at a military academy, and a deb is a young woman making her debut in society.