insider's
|in/si/der's|
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/ɪnˈsaɪdərz/
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/ɪnˈsaɪdəz/
(insider)
member with special knowledge
Etymology
Etymology Information
'insider' originates from the English word 'inside', combined with the suffix '-er', indicating a person who is within or part of a group.
Historical Evolution
'inside' transformed from the Old English word 'innan', meaning 'within', and eventually became the modern English word 'inside'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person within a group', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'insider', referring to something belonging to or associated with an insider.
The insider's knowledge gave them an advantage in the negotiations.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 18:44