Interloper: meaning, definitions and examples

Use 'interloper' when someone is involved in a situation where they are not wanted or do not belong.

• The new employee was considered an interloper by the established team
• They saw him as an interloper in their tight-knit group

Use 'intruder' when someone enters a place where they are not allowed, often implying a sense of threat or danger.

• The security system will alert us if any intruder tries to break in
• The dog barked loudly to scare away the intruder

Use 'trespasser' when someone enters a property without permission. It often implies a violation of rules or laws.

• The sign clearly states 'No Trespassing,' but there were still trespassers in the backyard
• Anyone caught trespassing on private property will be prosecuted

Use 'meddler' when someone interferes in other people’s affairs or business, often in an annoying or inappropriate manner.

• I wish she would stop being such a meddler and let us handle this on our own
• The town gossip was known as a notorious meddler in everyone else's lives

Used to describe someone who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or do not belong.

• He felt like an interloper at the family gathering

Used to describe someone who involves themselves in other people's affairs without being asked and often causes trouble or problems.

• He has always been a meddler, constantly trying to solve problems that aren't his

Implied someone who enters a place without permission, often with the potential of causing harm or disruption. The term also carries a negative connotation.

• The security alarm went off, indicating there was an intruder in the house

Refers to a person who is too interested in what other people are doing and tries to know or interfere in their private lives.

• She is such a busybody, always asking about everyone’s personal business