interloper — a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/
Example Sentences
- The cat considered the new puppy an interloper in its territory.
- As a tech interloper, she faced resistance from traditional industry veterans.
- The food truck was seen as an interloper by the established restaurants.
interloper
NOUN[/ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/]
a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong
The interloper crashed the private meeting, and everyone froze in shock.
Loper tries to INTER conversations where he doesn't belong
The interloper spies on the busy developer!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Dutch 'interloper', combining 'inter-' (between) and 'loper' (runner, from 'lopen' meaning to run). Originally referred to unauthorized traders who intruded between established merchants.
Breakdown
inter- (between) + lope (run) + -er (one who) = interloper (one who runs between/intrudes)
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📝Examples
“The cat considered the new puppy an interloper in its territory.”
“As a tech interloper, she faced resistance from traditional industry veterans.”
“The food truck was seen as an interloper by the established restaurants.”
“He felt like an interloper at the family reunion since he had just married into the family.”
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