Synonyms of interloper

interloper

noun

ˌin-tər-ˈlō-pər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intruder
• spy
• meddler
• busybody
• gossiper
• buttinsky
• interferer
• betrayer
• kibitzer
• intermeddler
• informant
• gossip
• informer
• snake
• snoop
• nosey parker
• peeper
• snooper
• gazer
• gawker
• gaper
• rubberneck
• tattler
• tattletale
• teller
• revealer
• sneak
• prattler
• peeping Tom
• quidnunc
• prier
• discloser
• rubbernecker
• gawper
• telltale
• squealer
• stool pigeon
• talebearer
• snitcher
• blabber

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of interloper

The interlopers were contrabandistas, Native Pacific Northwesterners brought by American merchants operating out of Hawaii and heading to the Mexican coast to hunt otters without a license. — Literary Hub, 29 July 2026

Even stranger, after the interloper was apprehended, umpire Bill Miller used his field microphone to encourage Tigers fans to give the grounds crew a round of applause. — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 28 July 2026

And yet scores of interlopers have dropped by the page in order to try and score a miracle — or even have more nefarious plans of ripping off cinephiles. — William Earl, Variety, 20 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

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