SQUATTER Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

squatter

noun

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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Noun

Japan regained sovereignty over the island in the 1970s, but the American military still has a heavy presence there, continuing tensions between locals and the armed colonists surrounding them.

— Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Robert had made a bunch of money in the importing business and was a loyalist to the king; Mary, perhaps without her husband’s knowledge, supported the colonist rebels.

— Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of colonist

Noun

Her plans include creating a ballroom, cultural and arts center where younger people can practice, newcomers can learn the history and elders can transfer their knowledge.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Amin is partnered with newcomer Drew Brees, who is fresh off his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction.

— Takashi Williams, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of newcomer

Noun

Scarpa is a fascinating alien in rural Mississippi, a slab of Italian American muscle who stands outside the racial divide.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
After a brief standoff with the buzzing, metal alien, the bobcat carefully retreated, sidestepping into an adjacent empty room.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of alien

Noun

Travel to Tibet requires special government permission for all foreigners, especially journalists, even if they are fully accredited to work in China.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Last month, the Japanese government, led by conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, said that a range of visa fees would rise in October — the latest in a series of stricter measures for foreigners.

— Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

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