Meaning of the word outsider in English

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outsider

US /ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dɚ/

UK /ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dɚ/

a person who is not part of a particular group, organization, or community

Example:

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As an outsider, he found it hard to understand their traditions.

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The new student felt like an outsider in the class.

Synonym:

stranger alien foreigner newcomer

Synonym:

insider member

a competitor or contestant thought to have little chance of winning a race or competition

Example:

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The horse was a complete outsider, but it won the race.

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No one expected the outsider team to reach the finals.

Synonym:

underdog long shot dark horse

Synonym:

favorite frontrunner

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Related Word:

outside