squatters

noun

Definition of squattersnext
plural of squatter
as in colonists

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  1. colonists
  2. newcomers
  3. foreigners
Noun
  • What would the colonists find upon arrival?
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Elon Musk’s dumbest idea is to send human colonists to Mars, columnist Michael Hiltzik argues.
    Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of colonists
Noun
  • Around 22 percent of exhibitors were newcomers.
    Alex Wynne, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Fans and newcomers alike eagerly anticipate the handmade pastas, focaccias and more inspired by the best of Italy’s Eternal City.
    Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of newcomers
Noun
  • Some protesters engaged in a standoff with pro-immigration activists in favour of a Portugal open to foreigners.
    AFP, Fortune Europe, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Spiro said the allegations are that the campaign received $18,000 in matching funds for contributions from foreigners, and Adams was unaware of it.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of foreigners
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