Definitions

1. noun

A person who is not a member of a particular group or organization, often feeling isolated or disconnected.

“As an outsider, she found it difficult to understand the company’s internal dynamics.”

2. noun

A person or thing that is not typical or normal, especially in a particular activity or situation.

“The team’s outsider, a former college player, was surprisingly effective in the professional league.”

3. adjective

Not belonging or related to a particular group or organization; not typical or normal.

“The outsider’s perspective was valuable in solving the complex problem.”

4. verb

To exclude or leave someone or something out of a particular group or organization.

“The company decided to outsource some of its operations, effectively outsidering the local workforce.”