Definition of "outsider" in Englisch

noun

1. One who is not part of a community or organization.

   • While the initiated easily understand the symbols, they are wholly inaccessible to outsiders.

2. 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?

3. A competitor or contestant who has little chance of winning; a long shot.

   • Johnny was an outsider at this year's karate tournament, but he still managed to win second place out of sheer determination.

4. (rare) The heel or end piece of a loaf of bread.