Meaning of the word intruder in English

What does intruder mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

intruder

US /ɪnˈtruː.dɚ/
UK /ɪnˈtruː.dər/

Noun

1.

a person who intrudes, especially into a building with criminal intent

Example:
The alarm system detected an intruder trying to break into the house.
The security guard quickly apprehended the intruder.
2.

a person or thing that interferes with or disrupts a situation or activity

Example:
The new software was an unwelcome intruder in their established workflow.
A sudden noise became an intruder in the quiet library.