squatters

noun

Definition of squattersnext
plural of squatter
as in colonists

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  1. colonists
  2. newcomers
  3. foreigners
Noun
  • Recommended for European travelers and colonists heading to the East in the late 1800s, quinine was initially added to various alcoholic beverages to mask its bitterness.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Hot, wet, insect-ridden, and with a climate that made early colonists exceptionally susceptible to disease, the islands became the center of an idea formulated in Paris in the mid-nineteenth century.
    Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of colonists
Noun
  • Southeast Michigan’s housing market will continue to showcase its diversity, offering a blend of urban, suburban, small-town charm, and rural living options as a destination for both newcomers and longtime residents alike.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Swiss city has long attracted wealthy, high-net-worth newcomers from around the world for a number of reasons, including its strong currency, competitive tax rates, and overall quality of life.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of newcomers
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  • News outlets had reported the cause of the foreigners’ illness was suspected alcohol poisoning, similar to a case in Laos last month in which six tourists — including two Australian teenagers — died after consuming drinks tainted with methanol.
    Rod McGuirk, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The victims, 11 foreigners and one Georgian national, were believed to be employees of the restaurant, the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs said in a statement.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of foreigners
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