What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
outlander
Example
As an outlander, it took me some time to adjust to the new culture. [outlander: noun]
Example
She felt like an outlander at the party, not knowing anyone there. [outlander: adjective]
outsider
Example
He always felt like an outsider in his own family. [outsider: noun]
Example
She was the only outsider in the group, not having been part of their previous activities. [outsider: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Outsider is more commonly used in everyday language than outlander. Outlander may be considered archaic or formal and is less commonly used in modern English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between outlander and outsider?
Outlander is more formal than outsider and may be used in more formal contexts such as literature or historical texts. Outsider is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
