an interloper

Meanings

• noun

  A person who intrudes into a place, situation, or relationship where they are not wanted or invited.

  - "Despite being an interloper, she managed to make friends with the locals."
  - "The interloper caused chaos in the peaceful community."

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Rhymes

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opera , mopera , copier

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Homophones

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1. interlope (English) : A person who intrudes into a place or situation.
   

2. interloper (English) : A person or thing that comes between two others, obstructing or interrupting their relationship.
   

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Variants

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interloper , interlopers

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Forms

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interlopers, interloped, interloping

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Etymology

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Middle English: from interlopen, from inter- 'between' + lopen 'to creep, crawl'.

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Trivia

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1. In Shakespeare's time, interludes were short plays or musical performances inserted between acts of a longer play.

2. The term 'interloper' can also be used to describe a person or company that buys goods in one market and sells them in another at a higher price, taking advantage of price differences.

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Related Concepts

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1. intruder: An intruder is a person who enters a place or situation without permission, similar to an interloper but without the implication of disrupting relationships.

2. imposter: An imposter is someone who pretends to be someone else, often with malicious intent. While an interloper may enter a situation uninvited, an imposter assumes someone else's identity.

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Culture

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In literature, an interloper often represents a disruptive force, causing conflict and tension. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'The Winter's Tale,' an interloper plays a significant role in revealing the truth about the supposedly dead queen and sets the stage for reconciliation.

How to Memorize "an interloper"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person entering a room where they are not welcome, causing unease and tension.
   - Visualize the interloper as a disruptive force, causing chaos and conflict.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'interloper' with the image of a stranger in a foreign land, causing mischief and disruption.
   - Think of a puzzle piece that doesn't quite fit, representing an interloper.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I'M AN INTERLOPER: I'm a Mysterious, Annoying, Nuisance, Intruding, Troublemaking, Entertaining, Relentless, Obnoxious, Persistent, Enthusiastic, Rambunctious, Obstinate, Lively, Persistent, Entertaining, and Reckless person.
   - Remember the phrase 'Interlopers Interrupt Intimacy' to help recall the meaning of the word.

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