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interloper Synonyms

Another word for interloper

Choosing another word for interloper depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person who becomes involved in a place, group, or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.

Usage Example

"The long-time residents of the quiet coastal village initially viewed the wealthy newcomer as an unwelcome intruder."

Strongest
intruder
trespasser
Strong
outsider
encroacher
meddler
invader
gatecrasher
interferer

• noun (Context 2)

An unauthorized trader who infringes on the rights or trade monopoly of an established mercantile company (historical).

Usage Example

"During the seventeenth century, the Royal African Company frequently petitioned the crown to seize the vessels of independent interlopers."

Strong
smuggler
Weak
poacher

Opposites of interloper

The opposite of interloper shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

insider
member
local
native
See all opposites of interloper

• Nearby Words

interlock
interlocked
interlocking
interloper
interlude
intermarry
intermediary

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Interloper. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/interloper
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