Definitions

1. noun

A person who has secret or confidential information about a particular organization, situation, or activity.

“The journalist was able to get the scoop because of her insider connections at the company.”

2. noun

A person who has a close and often intimate connection with something.

“The artist’s insider knowledge of the city’s hidden gems influenced her latest painting.”

3. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of someone who has secret or confidential information about a particular organization, situation, or activity.

“The insider information about the company’s financial struggles was leaked to the press.”