Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
interloper
noun
/ˈɪn.tə.ˌloʊ.pər/
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Definition
A person who interferes in a place or situation where they are not wanted.
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Examples
- He felt like an interloper at the exclusive party, unsure of how he had gotten an invitation.
- The new manager was seen as an interloper by the long-time employees who were set in their ways.
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Meaning
An interloper is someone who enters a place, activity, or situation without permission or involvement, often causing disruption.
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Synonyms
- Intruder
- Encroacher
- Interferer
- Invader