outsiders
|out-si-ders|
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/ˈaʊtˌsaɪdərz/
🇬🇧
/ˈaʊtˌsaɪdəz/
(outsider)
not belonging
Etymology
'outsider' originates from the English word 'outside,' where 'out-' meant 'beyond' and 'side' referred to a position or place.
'outsider' evolved from the combination of 'out' and 'side' in Middle English, eventually becoming the modern English word 'outsider'.
Initially, it meant 'someone outside a particular area,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'someone not belonging to a group or community'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who does not belong to a particular group, community, or organization.
As an outsider, she found it difficult to understand the group's dynamics.
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Noun 2
someone who is not involved in a particular activity or profession.
The project was kept secret from outsiders.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45