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

Vogue Shopping The insider’s guide to what to shop and how to wear it. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024

Industry insiders note that approximately 30% of RSVP’s greenlit projects were passed on by other producers before finding success under Screwvala’s guidance. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024

Six of the largest stockholders were corporate insiders, defined as holders of more than 5% of Albertsons shares each. —Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024

The insider added that most patrons and staff members weren't immediately aware of what happened. —Rachel Desantis, People.com, 12 Dec. 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