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interlope

|in-ter-lope|

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/ˌɪn.tərˈloʊp/

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/ˌɪn.təˈləʊp/

intrude or interfere

Etymology
Etymology Information

'interlope' originates from the Dutch word 'interloper,' where 'inter-' meant 'between' and 'loper' meant 'runner.'

Historical Evolution

'interloper' transformed into the English word 'interlope' and eventually became the modern English word 'interlope.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to run between or interfere,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to intrude or interfere.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to intrude or interfere in a situation where one is not wanted or has no right to be.

He tends to interlope in conversations that don't concern him.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41