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interloper

ihn-tuh-LOH-puh

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.”

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Someone who intrudes into a situation where they are not wanted or welcome.
"The locals treated the new manager as an interloper at first."

How to Use Interloper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn outsider who butts into a place, group, or situation where they don't belong.

Common pairings
treated as an interloper an unwelcome interloper

Word Forms

interlopers plural

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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