Interloper
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɪntəˈləʊ̯pə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Interloper is a noun meaning One who interferes, intrudes or gets involved where not welcome, particularly a self-interested intruder.
Meaning
One who interferes, intrudes or gets involved where not welcome, particularly a self-interested intruder.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) An unlicensed or illegitimate trader.
Example Sentences
They disliked the interloper, and forced him to leave.
In a button-up plaid shirt with an unwieldly suitcase, he is an interloper from another world – one whose first social faux pas is to make his way slowly through the various gates and arrive at the imposing front door on foot, rather than wait to be picked up from the train station by a servant.
Word Forms
- interlopers
Synonyms for interloper
Depending on context, synonyms include trespasser, intruder.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intruder, trespasser, interponent, interferer, obtruder, intervenor.
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