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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 tale of Odysseus’ exploits are framed around Telemachus’ mission to find answers about his father, while his mother, Penelope (Hathaway), keeps the interlopers at bay. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 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 Later, a gray squirrel expressed its displeasure at an interloper disrupting its peace. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 Both Nanjiani’s castmates, and Davies and Horne, ribbed him as a famous Hollywood interloper on their little show, and that label stuck in a way that seemed to limit his gameplay and constrain the show’s own sense of humor. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for interloper

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intruder

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Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology note that an intruder could replace legitimate control instructions with malicious commands.

— William Akoto, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Authorities are looking for help identifying the masked intruder who appeared on Guthrie's Nest doorbell camera on the night of her abduction as well as the sender of the notes.

— Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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