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How to Pronounce Interloper

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Interloper

'ɪntər,loʊpər
Syllables: in·ter·lop·er
Part of speech: noun

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Definition

An interloper is a person who goes into a place or group where they are not wanted or do not belong.

Examples

  • The man was seen as an interloper because he entered the private party without an invitation.

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Words With Similar Sounds

Interposer

ɪnˈtɜːrˌpəʊzər

The diplomat acted as an interposer during the negotiations.

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Interpoler

ɪnˈtɜːrˌpoʊlər

The software is an interpoler that estimates missing data points.

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Interlocker

ɪnˈtɜːrˌlɒkər

The puzzle pieces acted as interlockers to form the final image.

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Interlopers

'ɪntər,loʊpər

The forest was guarded against interlopers by the rangers.

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Common Word Combinations

Phrase Type Stress Pattern Example
unwelcome interloper collocation unWELcome inTERlopER The unwelcome interloper disrupted our private meeting.
interloper in the market collocation inTERlopER in the MARket They saw him as an interloper in the market space.
perceived interloper collocation perCEIVED inTERlopER She was regarded as a perceived interloper by locals.
interloper in the conversation collocation inTERlopER in the conVERsaTION He acted like an interloper in the conversation.

Fun Fact

Interloper comes from the Dutch word 'inlooper,' meaning 'one who walks in,' originally referring to unauthorized traders sneaking into restricted markets in the 1600s.

Word Family

noun
interloper

A person who is not wanted or welcomed in a place or situation where they do not belong.

"The interloper entered the meeting without an invitation."

adjective
interloping

Describing someone or something that intrudes or is involved where they are not wanted.

"The interloping guests caused problems at the party."

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