outsider's
|out/si/der's|
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/ˌaʊtˈsaɪdərz/
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/ˌaʊtˈsaɪdəz/
(outsider)
not belonging
Etymology
Etymology Information
'outsider' originates from the English word 'outside', where 'out-' meant 'beyond' and 'side' referred to 'a position or direction'.
Historical Evolution
'outsider' evolved from the combination of 'out' and 'side', eventually becoming the modern English word 'outsider'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'someone who is outside a particular group', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'outsider', referring to something that belongs to or is associated with an outsider.
The outsider's perspective was refreshing.
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Last updated: 2025/01/26 13:36