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interloper

noun

ˌin-tər-ˈlō-pər

Definition of interloper

as in intruder

a person who meddles in the affairs of others summer residents were regarded as interlopers who had no deep commitment to the town's welfare

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Recent Examples of interloper The interlopers were contrabandistas, Native Pacific Northwesterners brought by American merchants operating out of Hawaii and heading to the Mexican coast to hunt otters without a license. — Literary Hub, 29 July 2026 Even stranger, after the interloper was apprehended, umpire Bill Miller used his field microphone to encourage Tigers fans to give the grounds crew a round of applause. — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 28 July 2026 And yet scores of interlopers have dropped by the page in order to try and score a miracle — or even have more nefarious plans of ripping off cinephiles. — William Earl, Variety, 20 July 2026 In fact, the NFLPA filed an amicus brief effectively against Clarett, portraying him as an interloper of sorts. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for interloper

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intruder

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The Troop follows a troop of boys who, while on their annual scout camping trip, encounter an intruder who unleashes something far more terrifying than any campfire ghost story.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
Some also believe intruders would be recognized faster, making the students and staff safer in the event someone from outside the school community tries to enter the school.

— Amy Morin, Parents, 27 Aug. 2026

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