Definitions

1. noun

A person who occupies a building or land without the permission of the owner, often with the intention of using it as a residence.

“The city officials tried to evict the squatter from the abandoned house.”

2. noun

A person who is temporarily occupying a place, especially a hotel room or a furnished apartment.

“The squatter in the hotel room had already eaten all the free breakfast.”

3. verb

To occupy a place without permission, especially a house or land.

“The new owner tried to squash the squatter who had moved into the old mansion.”