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outsider

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/ˌaʊtˈsaɪdər/ · out-si-der

A person who is not part of a particular group or community.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who is not part of a particular group or community.

ایک ایسا شخص جو کسی خاص گروہ یا کمیونٹی کا حصہ نہیں ہے۔

باہر والا

bahar wala

Synonyms

strangerforeignernon-memberاجنبیخارجینہیں رکن

Antonyms

insidermembernativeاندرونیرکنمقامی

Common Collocations

  • social outsider
  • cultural outsider
  • outsider status

Example Sentences

As an outsider, I found it hard to blend in with the local culture.

ایک باہر والے کے طور پر، مجھے مقامی ثقافت میں گھلنے میں مشکل ہوئی۔

Ek bahar wale ke tor par, mujhe maqami saqafat mein ghalne mein mushkil hui.

The club was not welcoming to outsiders.

کلب باہر والوں کے لئے خیر مقدم نہیں تھا۔

Club bahar walon ke liye khair maqdam nahi tha.

Outsiders often provide fresh perspectives on familiar issues.

باہر والے اکثر جان پہچان کے مسائل پر نئے نقطہ نظر فراہم کرتے ہیں۔

Bahar wale aksar jaan pehchan ke masail par naye nuqta nazar faraham karte hain.

Easily Confused With

insider:An insider is someone who is part of a particular group, whereas an outsider is not.

Word Family

outside
nounباہر
outsider
adjectiveباہر والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of someone standing outside a party looking in.

Imagine a person peeking through a window to see a social gathering happening inside.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہم غریب کو باہر کر دیا سارے شہر نے، کیا کوئی داغِ دل کا اٹھا کر بھی جانے دے گا؟

Hum gharib ko bahar kar diya saare shehar ne, Kya koi daagh-e-dil ka utha kar bhi jane de ga?

The whole city cast the poor one out, Will anyone allow him to leave even with a heartache?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

باہر کا آنا چھٹا دینے والے کو بڑا کہانا ہے۔

Bahar ka aana chhuta dene walay ko bara kehna hai.

Coming from outside is considered significant for the one who lets go.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "outside" — the external part or area

First known use: 19th century

The term 'outsider' originated in the 19th century, derived from 'outside', referring to someone who is not part of a particular group or community.