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单词 outsider
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outsider

noun

out·​sid·​er ˌau̇t-ˈsī-dər How to pronounce outsider (audio)
ˈau̇t-ˌsī-
1
: a person who does not belong to a particular group
2
chiefly British : a contender not expected to win
outsiderness noun

Synonyms

  • foreigner
  • nonnative
  • outlander
  • stranger
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Example Sentences

To outsiders, the ritual may seem strange. She felt like an outsider in her new school. An outsider defeated the champion! She was a rank outsider who managed to win.
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Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

outsider

noun

out·​sid·​er au̇t-ˈsī-dər How to pronounce outsider (audio)
: a person who does not belong to a particular group

outsider

noun

as in stranger
a person who is not native to or known to a community she seems to enjoy the odd distinction of being the only outsider in such a small community

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • stranger
  • foreigner
  • alien
  • outcast
  • pariah
  • nonnative
  • outlander
  • wanderer
  • nonresident
  • transient
  • drifter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • friend
  • familiar
  • native
  • intimate
  • confidant
  • buddy
  • pal
  • acquaintance
  • comrade
  • fellow
  • partner
  • resident
  • citizen
  • peer
  • colleague
  • chum
  • associate
  • cohort
  • inhabitant
  • companion
  • crony
  • mate
  • hearty
  • habitant
  • hobnobber
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