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interloper

UK/'intәlәjpә(r)/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A person who intrudes or interferes where they are not welcome or have no right

闯入者,干涉者,不速之客

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
interbetween, among
+
loproot
+
erone who does, agent
=interloper

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The interloper was discovered attempting to access confidential information in the research facility.

  • 2.

    The board viewed the new shareholder as an interloper seeking to control company decisions.

  • 3.

    In sports, an interloper from an unaffiliated team caused controversy during the championship.

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