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Meaning of squattage | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈskwɒ.tədʒ/

Definitions

A holding occupied by a squatter (an occupier of Crown land or a large-scale land owner).

Australia, historical

Examples

“When this was done Strangway and one of the men rode over to Coglin station to send a telegram to Mills that all was well and a good squattage had been secured.”
“Many persons held squatting licences who did not live on the squattage, but carried on some occupation elsewhere, the run being left in the care of an overseer.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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