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US/ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dər/
UK/ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.də/
a person who does not belong to a particular group, organization or community
In context
As an outsider, she found it hard to understand the village traditions.
The company usually hires from within instead of bringing in an outsider.
He felt like an outsider at the party because he knew nobody there.
Words that go with outsider
verb + noun
- feel like an outsiderMoving abroad made him feel like an outsider.
- treat someone as an outsiderDo not treat new staff as outsiders.
- remain an outsiderDespite years in the town, he remained an outsider.
adjective + noun
- political outsiderThe voters chose a political outsider as mayor.
- complete outsiderShe was a complete outsider in the banking world.
noun + noun
- outsider statusHer outsider status helped her see problems others missed.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is an outsider of the group.Correct: He is an outsider to the group.