Synonyms of outsiders

outsiders

noun

plural of outsider

as in foreigners

a person who is not native to or known to a community

she seems to enjoy the odd distinction of being the only outsider in such a small community

Synonyms & Similar Words

• foreigners
• strangers
• aliens
• outlanders
• nonnatives
• wanderers
• transients
• nonresidents
• outcasts
• pariahs
• drifters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• natives
• friends
• comrades
• buddies
• colleagues
• pals
• partners
• intimates
• confidants
• peers
• citizens
• residents
• acquaintances
• cronies
• associates
• familiars
• chums
• inhabitants
• companions
• fellows
• cohorts
• mates
• habitants
• hearties
• hobnobbers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outsiders

University students have joined the movement, as well as non-student outsiders. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

Soaking the suburbs over parking is reminiscent of other foolish, revenue-grabbing ideas, such as a congestion tax aimed at outsiders as a way to gin up money to cover Chicago’s ever-present budget black hole. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

His search gradually shifts from extraterrestrial fantasies toward the invisible outsiders living among us on Earth. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

Even in modern times, this quality has captured the imagination of outsiders. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

But my point was that those demonstrations were organized and largely populated by outsiders. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

The town has its own local language, known as Boontling, which residents reportedly developed in the 19th century to speak freely in front of outsiders, and some older locals still speak it today. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026

Many outsiders are looking to Herbert to save the franchise from an abysmal season not many projected. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Indigenous peoples who have lived in isolation have little immunity to common illnesses brought by outsiders, meaning even diseases such as a cold or flu could kill them. — ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026