Insider
'ɪnˌsaɪdər
Definitions
A person who has special or secret knowledge of a particular group or organization, especially about its internal affairs.
'ɪnˌsaɪdər
A person with special or secret knowledge.
As an insider, she knew the company's plans before the public announcement.
💡 Simply: Imagine you work at a bakery and know *exactly* when they're going to announce a new flavor—that's like being an insider! You have inside information that others don't.
👶 For kids: An insider is someone who knows a secret about something that other people don't.
More Examples
The journalist interviewed an insider who revealed confidential information.
He was accused of using insider information to make a profit.
How It's Used
"The company's insiders were accused of insider trading."
"Insiders leaked details of the closed-door meeting to the press."
Idioms & expressions
insider trading
The illegal practice of using non-public information to trade securities for profit.
"Insider trading is a serious crime punishable by severe fines and imprisonment."
insider information
Information that is not available to the general public.
"She obtained insider information from a contact within the company."
From "inside" + "-er". The term emerged in the late 19th century, initially referring to someone with special knowledge of the internal workings of an organization.
The term's association with financial markets and scandal, particularly regarding stock trading, became increasingly prominent during the 20th century.
Memory tip
Think of someone *inside* a company who knows the *secrets*.