outsider

🇺🇸 /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdər/ 🇬🇧 /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/
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noun
C1

A person not accepted by a group or society.

She felt like an outsider because she was new and didn't know anyone.

C1

A person not part of an organization or profession.

The company hired an outsider to bring fresh ideas to the team.

R

A competitor not expected to win.

The outsider surprised everyone by winning the race.

translation

n. A person not accepted by a group or society.; A person not part of an organization or profession.; A competitor not expected to win.

Word Forms

Plural outsiders