insider

noun

in·​sid·​er (ˌ)in-ˈsī-dər 

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

Nine Democrats and four Republicans have announced plans to run for governor or are seen as potential candidates by political insiders. —Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024

Adding a third baseman like Alex Bregman has been mentioned by MLB insiders over the last few weeks. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024

Marlon Wayans Slams Elon Musk for Not Accepting His Transgender Daughter: 'Love Your Child' The insider tells PEOPLE that Grimes was also shown a home in Upper Bel Air. —Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024

Style insiders are going all in on the look, too; fashion month’s crowds were awash in brushed knits, and New Yorkers of all stripes have pulled out their shaggiest jumpers as sweater weather has descended upon the city. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing insider

• insider trading

Kids Definition

insider

noun

in·​sid·​er (ˈ)in-ˈsīd-ər 

: 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