Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
interloper
noun
/ˈɪn.tə.ˌloʊ.pər/
Definition
A person who interferes in a place or situation where they are not wanted.
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.
Meaning
An interloper is someone who enters a place, activity, or situation without permission or involvement, often causing disruption.
Synonyms
- Intruder
- Encroacher
- Interferer
- Invader
