Meaning of the word squatter in English
What does squatter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
squatter
US /ˈskwɑː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈskwɒt.ər/
Noun
1.
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
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The police evicted the squatters from the abandoned building.
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A group of young people became squatters in an empty warehouse.
2.
a person who settles on public land without right or title
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Early American pioneers were often referred to as squatters.
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The government tried to regulate the activities of squatters on federal lands.