insider

noun

in·​sid·​er (ˌ)in-ˈsī-dər How to pronounce insider (audio)
ˈin-ˌsī-
: a person recognized or accepted as a member of a group, category, or organization: such as
a
: a person who is in a position of power or has access to confidential information
b
: a person (such as an officer or director) who is in a position to have special knowledge of the affairs of or to influence the decisions of a company

Examples of insider in a Sentence

Political insiders say that she is planning to run for president. The book gives fans an insider's view of Hollywood.
Recent Examples on the Web Larsa Pippen's Dating History: From Scottie Pippen to Marcus Jordan Their split happened a few weeks ago after Pippen and Jordan, 33, appeared together at The Traitors reunion, another insider tells PEOPLE. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024 It was also revealed that various actors and entertainment industry insiders, including Ron Melendez, Alan Thicke, James Marsden, Rider Strong and Will Friedle, wrote letters in support of Brian Peck, which were used to influence the judge during sentencing. Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2024 Vogue Shopping The insider’s guide to what to shop and how to wear it. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024 Entertainment & Arts Hollywood insiders on Jonathan Majors’ future: Public missteps ‘made a bad situation worse’ Feb. 6, 2024 Majors was arrested on March 25, 2023, over a confrontation with Jabbari during a car ride in Manhattan the previous night. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024 Industry Recognition and Acclaim Industry insiders and experts have hailed Dr. Hashemloo as a visionary in cosmetic dermatology. Maria Williams, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024 In Russia, however, the war effort created new money-making opportunities: assets as diverse as auto plants, formerly owned by Toyota and Renault, and Starbucks and IKEA franchises have been either seized outright or forcibly sold at steep discounts and parcelled out to loyal insiders. Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2024 One insider confirms that when the network learned of his conviction, he was immediately terminated and his voice and on-screen credits on the three episodes had been replaced. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 13 Mar. 2024 Woods’s words come as several Nvidia insiders are taking the opportunity to cash out, to the tune of millions of dollars. Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of insider was in 1848

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“Insider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insider. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

insider

noun
in·​sid·​er (ˈ)in-ˈsīd-ər How to pronounce insider (audio)
: a person who is a member of a special group or organization

Legal Definition

insider

noun
in·​sid·​er
: a person who is in a position of power or has access to confidential information: as
a
: one (as an officer, director, employee, relative, or owner of more than 10% of the corporation's stock) who is in a position to have special knowledge of the affairs of or to influence the decisions of a company
b
: an individual (as a relative or an influential party) or entity (as a corporate affiliate) having a close relationship with a debtor such that transactions are not made at arm's length and are subject to closer scrutiny than the transactions of those dealing at arm's length

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