outsider

[out-sahy-der]

noun

1. a person not belonging to a particular group, set, party, etc..

   Society often regards the artist as an outsider.

2. a person unconnected or unacquainted with the matter in question.

   Not being a parent, I was regarded as an outsider.

3. a racehorse, sports team, or other competitor not considered likely to win or succeed.

4. a person or thing not within an enclosure, boundary, etc.

outsider

/ ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə /

noun

1. a person or thing excluded from or not a member of a set, group, etc

2. a contestant, esp a horse, thought unlikely to win in a race

3. (in the north) a person who does not live in the Arctic regions

Word History and Origins

Origin of outsider¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; outside + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Miles’ case underscores a stark contradiction: people whose ancestors inhabited this land for millennia can still be treated as outsiders, illustrating how legal recognition and federal enforcement often fail to align in practice.

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Sudan isn’t asking for charity or for outsiders to choose sides between particular leaders.

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But baseball has always been different, fostering a deep-rooted culture in MLB that doesn’t take kindly to outsiders.

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The dedication and fanaticism of Palantir investors may indicate a high element of risk to outsiders, but it has translated into life-changing money for some.

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Embracing her authentic freakiness and outsider qualities made her happy and a successful performer many relate to because of her honesty.

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Related Words

• alien 
• foreigner 
• interloper 
• newcomer 
• stranger