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
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41