intruder
/ənˈtɹudɚ/ · in.tru.d·er
noun
- A person who enters a place or situation without permission or invitation. The security guard caught the intruder trying to sneak into the restricted area.
- A person who interferes with or disrupts a situation or activity. The new employee was seen as an intruder in the close-knit team, struggling to fit in.
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Did you know? The word 'intruder' has been used in various contexts, including literature and film, to describe characters who disrupt the status quo or challenge the norms of a particular society.