interloper
Interloper (noun) means someone who intrudes into a situation where they are not wanted or welcome. Example: “The locals treated the new manager as an interloper at first.”
How to Use Interloper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn outsider who butts into a place, group, or situation where they don't belong.
Word Forms
interlopers plural
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The locals treated the new manager as an _____ at first.
Etymology
From inter- plus an old word "loper" ("runner, rover"); originally used for unlicensed traders who broke in on the privileges of chartered trading companies.
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What does “interloper” mean?
The word “interloper” means someone who intrudes into a situation where they are not wanted or welcome. In plain terms, an outsider who butts into a place, group, or situation where they don't belong.
How do you pronounce “interloper”?
“Interloper” is pronounced ihn-tuh-LOH-puh (/ˌɪntɚˈloʊ̯pɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “interloper” in a sentence?
Here is “interloper” used in a sentence: “The locals treated the new manager as an interloper at first.”
What part of speech is “interloper”?
“Interloper” is a noun.