Outsider

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who does not belong to a particular group, organization, or community.

As an outsider in the new town, she found it difficult to make friends.

A person who is not considered to be part of a particular field, culture, or system.

He felt like an outsider among the seasoned professionals at the conference.

Someone who is not part of the elite or ruling class.

The outsider candidate gained support for his promises of reform.

From out + sider, relating to one outside a group.

social outsider

A person who is excluded from social interactions.

political outsider

A candidate or individual not part of the established political system.

cultural outsider

Someone who is not familiar with the social norms of a culture.

insider

A person who is part of a group or organization.

exile

A person who is forced to leave their country or group.

maverick

An independent-minded person, often acting outside of conformity.

The odd one out.

He's the odd one out in that group.

Not in the club.

She feels like she's not in the club with them.