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interloper definition

inter·loper (intər lō′pər)

noun

  1. Archaic
    1. an unauthorized trading vessel in areas assigned to monopolies or chartered companies
    2. any unauthorized trader
  2. a person who meddles in others' affairs

Etymology: inter- + -loper < landloper, a vagrant < Du < land, land + loper, a runner < lopen, to run: see leap

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