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outsiders

Outsiders (noun) means People who do not belong to a particular group, community, or place. Example: “The small village was suspicious of outsiders.”

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People who do not belong to a particular group, community, or place.
"The small village was suspicious of outsiders."
"Long-term residents sometimes resent outsiders moving in."

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In plain EnglishPeople who don't belong to a given group or place.

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welcome outsiders wary of outsiders
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The small village was suspicious of _____.

strangers non-members

Frequently asked questions

What does “outsiders” mean?

The word “outsiders” means people who do not belong to a particular group, community, or place. In plain terms, people who don't belong to a given group or place.

How do you use “outsiders” in a sentence?

Here is “outsiders” used in a sentence: “The small village was suspicious of outsiders.”

What part of speech is “outsiders”?

“Outsiders” is a noun.

Is “outsiders” a common word?

“Outsiders” is an uncommon word in modern English.

What is the difference between outsiders and insiders?

Insiders belong to a particular group, community, or place, while outsiders are people who do not belong to it.

Is outsiders always used in the plural?

Yes, outsiders is the plural form, referring to more than one person who does not belong to a particular group, community, or place.

How does outsiders differ from foreigners?

Outsiders refers broadly to people who do not belong to a particular group, community, or place, whereas foreigners specifically refers to people from another country.

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