Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

outsider-status

Noun

/ˈaʊtsaɪdər ˈsteɪtəs/

Definition

The position of being an outsider, or someone who is not part of a particular group or community.

Examples

His outsider-status in the company led him to view things from a different perspective.
She felt her outsider-status at the event made it hard to engage with the other participants.
Many artists embrace their outsider-status as a way to express their unique viewpoints.

Meaning

Outsider-status refers to the circumstances in which an individual or group is perceived as belonging outside the norms, values, or social circles of a specific community or organization.