SQUATTER Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

squatter

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Definition of squatter

as in colonist

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Recent Examples of squatter When talkies usurped silent films, in the late 1920s, theaters scrambled to adapt to a new, squatter format. — Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026 Youssef added that one of the biggest shortcomings in many squatter investigations is the lack of follow-up fact gathering. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 Elena witnessed the argument and tried explaining to Moshe their concerns about previous squatters in the building. — Olivia Bensimon, Curbed, 17 June 2026 The squatter, Mary Alice, has been living in the property for over four months, and has even been trying to rent out a few rooms for profit. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for squatter

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The English lacked a body of laws specific to slavery; their colonists adapted.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Before the American Revolution, white American colonists enjoyed one of the highest standards of living in the Western world.

— Sandra Slater, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of colonist

Noun

In other news, the fair’s popular Premise sector, which focuses on unusual curatorial displays that hope to broaden our understanding of art history, is expanding this year to include 12 participating galleries, nine of them being newcomers.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 21 Sep. 2026
The proposal would also require some parents of foreign students to attend Italian language classes, part of Meloni’s push to make newcomers embrace national culture, rules and gender norms.

— Maria Grazia Murru, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of newcomer

Noun

In their nine years together, Leigh had often thought of Beck as a kind of charming insectoid alien in a human suit learning Earth customs.

— Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
He is charged with voting by an alien in a federal election and false statement of citizenship in order to vote.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of alien

Noun

Zayra Hernandez, human rights activist For students and foreigners visiting Mexico, Shirk advised exercising caution and being informed about the risks there but noted that the country still has a lot to offer.

— Michael Rios, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
The law requires foreign investors to have less than a 25% stake, but the Ellison deal will allow foreigners to hold nearly 50% of the merged company.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

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