Definition

A person who interferes or gets involved in something that does not concern them.

Example

The intermeddler caused confusion by trying to resolve a dispute that was not theirs to settle.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new neighbor?

Yeah, I heard he’s quite the intermeddler in everyone's business.

That's what I thought! It makes me a bit nervous.

Same here, hopefully he knows when to back off.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intermeddler → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "meddle" (from Middle English *meddlen*, meaning to interfere or involve oneself). The word describes someone who interferes or involves themselves in the affairs of others, particularly in a way that is unwelcome.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who gets 'involved' ('meddle') in things that are 'between' ('inter-') others — that's why an intermeddler is someone who interferes in others' matters.

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