outsider

American  

[out-sahy-der] / ˌaʊtˈsaɪ dər /

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.

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outsider British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of outsider

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

Example Sentences

"I have won almost every honour, but this is the one I am waiting for," said Salah after the quarter-final win over Ivory Coast, before insisting the Pharaohs are now the outsiders.

From Barron's

This raises the likelihood, some experts say, that outsiders may hold off on rebuilding to maximize their investment.

From Los Angeles Times

Both countries see themselves as global outsiders waging a long campaign for legitimacy and respect.

From The Wall Street Journal

An elected official who prioritizes actual constituent needs over personal ambition, media attention, or higher political aspirations represents a more valuable outcome than a charismatic outsider with limited governing experience.

From Los Angeles Times

The Hoosiers are well aware of how weird this is to outsiders.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• alien
• foreigner
• interloper
• newcomer
• stranger