inner
1 adj The inner parts of something are the parts which are contained or are enclosed inside the other parts, and which are closest to the centre.
ADJ n (Antonym: outer)
Wade stepped inside and closed the inner door behind him.
2 adj Your inner feelings are feelings which you have but do not show to other people. ADJ n Loving relationships will give a child an inner sense of security...
inner child
Some psychologists refer to a person's childish feelings as his or her inner child. n-sing oft poss N
For me, recovery has been all about finding my inner child and accepting her.
inner circle (inner circles plural )An inner circle is a small group of people within a larger group who have a lot of power, influence, or special information. n-count usu sing, oft N of n
...Mr Blair's inner circle of advisers.
inner city (inner cities plural )You use inner city to refer to the areas in or near the centre of a large city where people live and where there are often social and economic problems. n-count
...helping kids deal with the fear of living in the inner city...
inner tube (inner tubes plural )An inner tube is a rubber tube containing air which is inside a car tyre or a bicycle tyre. n-count