Interloper
noun
A person who becomes involved in a situation where they are not wanted.
The locals saw the new settlers as interlopers on their land.
Often appears as...
- viewed as an interloper
- regarded as an interloper
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Disapproving
noun
A person who interferes or meddles in the affairs of others.
She was considered an interloper in the company's business dealings.
Often appears as...
- act as an interloper
- function as an interloper
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Disapproving
noun
A person who becomes involved in a situation where they are not wanted.
The locals saw the new settlers as interlopers on their land.
Often appears as...
- viewed as an interloper
- regarded as an interloper
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person who interferes or meddles in the affairs of others.
She was considered an interloper in the company's business dealings.
Often appears as...
- act as an interloper
- function as an interloper
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Unwanted Presence
Interlopers are not only unwanted but often unexpectedly or sneakily present.
He felt like an interloper at her family reunion.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often implies the person is interrupting harmony or causing issues in a situation.
A disruptive interloper disturbed the peaceful protest.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Member
An interloper is usually not a recognized or legitimate part of a group.
The club members treated him as an interloper.
Pro Tip 1/3Unwanted Presence
Interlopers are not only unwanted but often unexpectedly or sneakily present.
He felt like an interloper at her family reunion.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often implies the person is interrupting harmony or causing issues in a situation.
A disruptive interloper disturbed the peaceful protest.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Member
An interloper is usually not a recognized or legitimate part of a group.
The club members treated him as an interloper.
Pro Tip 1/3Unwanted Presence
Interlopers are not only unwanted but often unexpectedly or sneakily present.
He felt like an interloper at her family reunion.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often implies the person is interrupting harmony or causing issues in a situation.
A disruptive interloper disturbed the peaceful protest.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Member
An interloper is usually not a recognized or legitimate part of a group.
The club members treated him as an interloper.
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The Greek myth of Talos,...
and powered by ichor, the life fluid of the gods, this automaton was unlike anything Hephaestus had forged before. The god named his creation the first robot. Three times a day, the bronze guardian marched around the island's perimeter searching for interlopers.
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Steven Allison: Earth's...
living in and on us right now, more of them than human cells in the body. They help us digest our food, protect us from disease and maybe even choose our mates. Microbiologists call this assemblage of tiny interlopers the human microbiome.
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Safari Live - Day 308 PIPE...
planet but does exactly what it does I don't know she's looking very comfortable she's looking comfortable plunks not looking very comfortable but she couldn't have a care in the world she's seen off of the interloper who
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Elephant Seals PIPE Life in...
a roar is enough interloper retreats
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The Greek myth of Talos,...
and powered by ichor, the life fluid of the gods, this automaton was unlike anything Hephaestus had forged before. The god named his creation the first robot. Three times a day, the bronze guardian marched around the island's perimeter searching for interlopers.
Video examples
Steven Allison: Earth's...
living in and on us right now, more of them than human cells in the body. They help us digest our food, protect us from disease and maybe even choose our mates. Microbiologists call this assemblage of tiny interlopers the human microbiome.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 308 PIPE...
planet but does exactly what it does I don't know she's looking very comfortable she's looking comfortable plunks not looking very comfortable but she couldn't have a care in the world she's seen off of the interloper who
Video examples
Elephant Seals PIPE Life in...
a roar is enough interloper retreats
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Quote examples
Rhiannon Giddens
American Musician
When I first got into string-band music I felt like such an interloper. It was like I was sneaking into this music that wasn't my own... I constantly felt the awkwardness of being the raisin in the oatmeal.
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Marine Le Pen
French Politician
Just watch the interlopers from all over the world come and install themselves in our home. They want to transform France into a giant squat.
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Johnny Vegas
British Comedian
I always feel like an interloper when I do serious drama. It's my own paranoia.
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Rhiannon Giddens
American Musician
When I first got into string-band music I felt like such an interloper. It was like I was sneaking into this music that wasn't my own... I constantly felt the awkwardness of being the raisin in the oatmeal.
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Marine Le Pen
French Politician
Just watch the interlopers from all over the world come and install themselves in our home. They want to transform France into a giant squat.
Quote examples
Johnny Vegas
British Comedian
I always feel like an interloper when I do serious drama. It's my own paranoia.
Example 1 of 3
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