squattered; squattering; squatters
Definition of squatter
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to go along through or as if through water
ducks squattering to the shore
squatter
nounDefinition of squatter (Entry 2 of 2)
: one that squats: such as
a
: one that settles on property without right or title or payment of rent
b
: one that settles on public land under government regulation with the purpose of acquiring title
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The first known use of squatter was in 1785
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