interloper

Meanings

• noun

  A person who intrudes or interferes unwelcome in a situation or in someone else's life.

  - "The interloper at the party tried to steal the limelight from the host."
  - "Despite being an interloper, he managed to win the trust of the community."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with interloper
importer , exporter , suporter , supportor

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Variants

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interloper , interlopers

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Etymology

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Originally meant a person who intruded on a stage play, from Old French interloper, intruder, from inter- 'between' + loper 'one who roves or wanders'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'interloper' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In some cultures, interlopers are considered to be bad luck or omens of misfortune.

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Related Concepts

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1. intruder: A person who enters a place or situation without permission or right.

2. interlude: A short piece of music or other entertainment inserted between longer works, often to provide relief or contrast.

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Culture

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In literature, an interloper can be a character who disrupts the peace or harmony of a story, often causing conflict and tension. In art, interlopers can be depicted as intruders or outsiders, challenging the status quo or revealing hidden truths.

How to Memorize "interloper"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person entering a room uninvited, causing disruption and unease.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a stranger in a crowd, trying to blend in.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word by associating it with the phrase 'Intrudes on others, Persistently Oversteps Boundaries'.

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