outsider
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/ˌaʊtˈsaɪdəɹ/
English
Definitions
noun
- One who is not part of a community or organization.“While the initiated easily understand the symbols, they are wholly inaccessible to outsiders.”
- A newcomer with little or no experience in an organization or community.“Seeing the mess professional politicians have made of things is it any wonder the electorate is beginning to prefer outsiders.”
- A competitor or contestant who has little chance of winning; a long shot“Johnny was an outsider at this years karate tournament, but he still managed to win second place out of sheer determination.”
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