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Squatter

One who squats; specifically, one who settles unlawfully upon land without a title. In the United States and Australia the term is sometimes applied also to a person who settles lawfully upon government land under permission and restrictions, before acquiring title.

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Colonist 76% connected

A member or inhabitant of a colony.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Interloper 76% connected

One who interlopes; one who interlopes; one who unlawfully intrudes upon a property, a station, or an office; one who interferes wrongfully or offici…

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Intruder 76% connected

One who intrudes; one who thrusts himself in, or enters without right, or without leave or welcome; a trespasser.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Settler 76% connected

One who settles, becomes fixed, established, etc.

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Trespasser 76% connected

One who commits a trespass

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Homestead 74% connected

The home place; a home and the inclosure or ground immediately connected with it.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Homestead 74% connected

The home place; a home and the inclosure or ground immediately connected with it.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Squat 74% connected

The angel fish (Squatina angelus).

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Squat 74% connected

The angel fish (Squatina angelus).

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Homesteader 92% connected

One who has entered upon a portion of the public land with the purpose of acquiring ownership of it under provisions of the homestead law, so called;…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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