interloper

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From inter- + loper.

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA: /ɪntəˈləʊpə/

[edit] Noun

interloper (plural interlopers)

  1. (obsolete) An unlicensed or illegitimate trader.
  2. One who interferes, intrudes or gets involved where not welcome.
    They disliked the interloper, and forced him to leave.
    Microsoft thought Linux as a new interloper, who was stealing away the Desktop market.

[edit] Translations

one who interferes
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