insiders
|in-si-ders|
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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,' where 'in-' meant 'within' and 'side' referred to 'a position or location.'
Historical Evolution
'inside' transformed into the word 'insider' in the 19th century to describe someone within a group or organization.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'someone within a group,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is part of a group or organization and has special knowledge or influence.
The insiders knew about the merger before it was announced.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45