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Definition outsider in British English

outsider noun

[countable] noun
/aʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/
1

someone who does not belong to a particular group or organization

Example

We'll get the work done by outsiders if it's cheaper.

Example

a group that is hostile to outsiders

2

a person or animal who seems to have no chance of winning a competition

Example

I realize I am backing a rank outsider!

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Definition outsider in British English