Meaning & Definition of word "Intruder"

Intruder

/ɪnˈtruː.dər/

noun:

  • 1. A person who enters a place or situation where they are unwelcome or unauthorized.
    • Example: The homeowner called the police when she spotted an intruder in her backyard.
  • 2. An unwelcome or uninvited guest.
    • Example: They felt like an intruder at the party because they didn’t know anyone there.
  • 3. A person or thing that intrudes, especially into a system or environment.
    • Example: The scientists studied how invasive species can act as intruders in local ecosystems.
  • 4. A person who interrupts others in conversation.
    • Example: He was known as an intruder in discussions, often cutting people off without realizing it.

Etymology

From Latin 'intrudere', meaning 'to thrust in'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

home intruder:

A person who illegally enters a home with the intent to commit a crime.

intruder alert:

A system or signal indicating that an unauthorized person has entered an area.

intruder in the conversation:

Someone who disrupts or enters a discussion uninvited.

Related Words

trespass:

To enter someone's land or property without permission.

interlope:

To interfere or meddle in someone else's affairs.

invade:

To enter a place or situation where one is unwelcome or can cause harm.

Slang Meanings of intruder