Definitions and Examples of insider, member, native
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A person who is part of a particular group or organization and has knowledge or information that is not available to outsiders.
Example
Only the insiders knew about the company's plans for expansion.
A person who belongs to a particular group or organization.
Example
She has been a member of the book club for years.
Belonging to a particular place by birth or origin.
Example
He is a native of New York City.
Key Differences: insider vs member vs native
- 1Insider refers to someone who has privileged information or knowledge about a group or organization.
- 2Member refers to someone who belongs to a particular group or organization.
- 3Native refers to someone who was born or originates from a particular place.
Effective Usage of insider, member, native
- 1Business: Use insider to describe someone with privileged information about a company or industry.
- 2Social: Use member to describe someone who belongs to a particular group or organization, such as a club or team.
- 3Geography: Use native to describe someone who was born or originates from a particular place.
Remember this!
The antonyms of outsider are insider, member, and native. Use insider to describe someone with privileged information, member to describe someone who belongs to a group or organization, and native to describe someone who was born or originates from a particular place.