interlope etymology

Etymology:

  • Late Latin interlopus: "one who creeps in between," from Latin inter: "between" and lopere: "to run"

Meaning:

  • A person who enters a situation or place without permission or invitation
  • A person who interferes with others in a unwelcome way

Origin:

  • The word "interlope" entered English in the early 16th century, originally referring to someone who intervened in a legal dispute without being involved or invited.
  • It expanded its meaning to include anyone who intruded into a situation or activity where they were not welcome, such as a spy, a trader who enters a market where they have no official right to trade, or an uninvited guest.
  • The term is often used in contexts where someone is seen as interfering with the affairs or interests of others, particularly those of a group or community.

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