Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
squatter
Noun
/ˈskwɒtə/
Definition
A person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or land.
Examples
- The squatter moved into the abandoned house last month.
- After the foreclosures, many squatters appeared in the area.
- Local laws sometimes allow squatters to claim rights to the properties they occupy.
Meaning
Squatters are individuals or groups who take over vacant properties without the permission of the owner.
Synonyms
- Occupant
- Intruder
- Settler
