The difference between Outcast and Outsider
When used as nouns, outcast means one that has been excluded from a society or system, a pariah, whereas outsider means one who is not part of a community or organization.
Outcast is also verb with the meaning: to cast out.
Outcast is also adjective with the meaning: that has been cast out.
check bellow for the other definitions of Outcast and Outsider
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Outcast as a verb:
To cast out; to banish.
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Outcast as an adjective:
That has been cast out; banished, ostracized.
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Outcast as a noun:
One that has been excluded from a society or system, a pariah.
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Outcast as a noun (Scotland):
A quarrel.
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Outcast as a noun:
The amount of increase in bulk of grain in malting.
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Outsider as a noun:
One who is not part of a community or organization.
Examples:
"While the initiated easily understand the symbols, they are wholly inaccessible to outsiders."
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Outsider as a noun:
A newcomer with little or no experience in an organization or community.
Examples:
"Seeing the mess professional politicians have made of things is it any wonder the electorate is beginning to prefer outsiders."
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Outsider as a noun:
A competitor or contestant who has little chance of winning; a long shot
Examples:
"Johnny was an outsider at this years karate tournament, but he still managed to win second place out of sheer determination."