Insider

Definition

A person within a group or organization, especially someone privy to information unavailable to others.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsaɪdər/
• Respelling: in-SY-der (with "in" as in "tin," "SY" as in "sigh," and "der" as in "her")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsaɪdə/
• Respelling: in-SY-duh (with "in" as in "tin," "SY" as in "sigh," and "duh" as in "sofa")

In both dialects, "insider" places the primary stress on the second syllable, "SY." The American pronunciation includes "der," while the British pronunciation includes "duh," focusing on the clear articulation of "in-SY-der" (American) and "in-SY-duh" (British).

Etymology

The term "insider" is a combination of "inside" and the agent suffix "-er". Originating in English, it was first used in the context of someone who has special knowledge or access due to their position or association within a particular group or organization.

Derivatives

• Inside (preposition/adjective/noun/adverb)
• Insider trading (noun)
• Insiders (noun, plural)
• Insider information (noun phrase)
• Inside job (noun phrase)

Synonyms

• Affiliate
• Member
• Associate

Antonyms

• Outsider
• Stranger
• Non-member

Usage

"Insider" is used to describe someone who has access to private, confidential, or restricted information due to their position or status within a particular organization or group.

Related Terms

• In-group
• Clique
• Confidential
• Privy
• Internal

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Insider (Noun, General): A person who is part of a group or organization and has access to confidential information.
  • Example: "Only company insiders knew about the merger before it was announced."

• Insider (Noun, Business): A person within a company who has access to privileged information, often used in the context of stock trading.
  • Example: "The CEO was accused of insider trading after buying shares just before the company's stock price soared."

• Insider (Noun, Social): A person who is part of a select social circle with exclusive knowledge or access.
  • Example: "As an insider in the fashion industry, she knew about the upcoming trends before they hit the stores."

Note: "Insider" is often used in the contexts of business, entertainment, and other sectors to differentiate between those within the organization or field and the general public.