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interloper

/ˌɪntərˈloʊpər/ noun · British & US
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What does interloper mean?

noun

A person who intrudes or interferes in a situation or activity where they are not wanted or invited; an unauthorized participant.

Example

"The outsider was seen as an interloper in the close-knit community."

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