Definitions for interloper

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

in•ter•lopeˌɪn tərˈloʊp, ˈɪn tərˌloʊp(v.i.)-loped, -lop•ing.

  1. to thrust oneself into the domain or affairs of others.

  2. to intrude into some region or field of trade without a proper license.

Origin of interlope:

1595–1605

in′ter•lop`er(n.)

Princeton's WordNet

  1. intruder, interloper, trespasser(noun)

    someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

Wiktionary

  1. interloper(Noun)

    An unlicensed or illegitimate trader.

  2. interloper(Noun)

    One who interferes, intrudes or gets involved where not welcome, particularly a self-interested intruder.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Interloper(noun)

    one who interlopes; one who interlopes; one who unlawfully intrudes upon a property, a station, or an office; one who interferes wrongfully or officiously


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