insider

noun C1

Meaning

An individual who possesses privileged access to confidential information or insights within an organization or community, often leveraging this knowledge to influence decisions or outcomes, typically associated with a degree of trust or responsibility.
💡 The term "insider" can sometimes be misused to refer to anyone with any level of knowledge about an organization, whereas it specifically implies access to sensitive or proprietary information.

Example Sentences

An insider provided valuable information about the company's financial strategy .
The insider provided valuable information about the company's financial status .
The insider shared confidential information about the company's new strategy .
The insider shared important information about the company's future plans .

Never forget "insider"

Set a daily goal, reinforce with word cards and games, and track your progress in the Vocab5000 app — learn every C1 level word permanently with our science-based repetition system.

Vocab5000