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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

encroacher

/ɛnˈkrəʊʧər/ noun · British & US
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What does encroacher mean?

noun

A person or thing that encroaches, especially on someone else's land or rights. A person who gradually takes over or occupies something that belongs to someone else.

Example

"The developer was accused of being an encroacher, as the new building was constructed on land that was previously zoned for parkland."

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