squatter

• Beschreibt eine Person oder Sache, die niedrig und breit/dick ist, oder die Handlung, sich tief zum Boden zu hocken.

Describes a person or thing that is short and thick, or describes the action of crouching low to the ground.

1. Short and thick in buildB2formal

   Describes a person or animal that is short, thick, and heavily built, often with short legs and strong muscles.

   Untersetzt

   • The bulldog is a squat, muscular breed.
   • He had a squat, powerful frame from years of weightlifting.
   • The statue depicted a squat, sturdy warrior.

   Synonymechunkydumpystockystubbystumpythickset

   Antonymeganglylankyleanrangyslendertall

2. Low to the groundB2formal

   Describes an object or structure that is built low and wide, with a low center of gravity.

   Niedrig und breit gebaut

   • The house was a squat, single-story building.
   • They drove a squat, rugged vehicle designed for off-road use.
   • The old barn had a squat, stable appearance.

   Synonymechunkydumpylowshortsquattystockystubbystumpythickset

   Antonymehighloftytalltowering

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die sich ohne rechtmäßigen Anspruch oder Titel auf einem Grundstück oder in einem Gebäude niederlässt, oder die sich rechtmäßig auf staatlichem Land niederlässt, um Eigentum zu erwerben.

A noun referring to a person who settles on land or in a building without legal right or title, or who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title.

1. Lawful settler on government landB2formal

   A person who settles on government land with the legal intention of acquiring ownership of it.

   Rechtmäßiger Siedler auf Staatsland

   • The early squatters claimed large areas of land in the west.
   • Many squatters filed for ownership after meeting the requirements.
   • The government recognized the rights of the squatters.

   Synonymehomesteaderpioneersettler

2. Unlawful occupantB1formal

   A person who occupies a property or land without legal right or title.

   Hausbesetzer

   • The police evicted the squatters from the abandoned building.
   • Squatters often face legal challenges from property owners.
   • The city council is dealing with a growing number of squatters.

   Synonymeencroachergatecrasherinterloperintrudertrespasser

   Antonymelandlordlesseeownertenant