is any cat that lives outside and has a caretaker.  Their temperament can range from completely feral (never been touched by human hands with no social skills) to completely tame (very social and seeks out human contact).  Most outside cats fall somewhere in between this spectrum.  Cats typically do not choose to live outside, but through no fault of their own, this becomes their fate.  These cats have value. They provide excellent rodent control, they are wanted, and in many cases they are loved by their caretakers.