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nester

nes·ter

US/ˈnɛstɜr/ uncommon us

noun

1.

someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it

Synonyms
2.

a bird that has built (or is building) a nest

Origin

From nest + -er.

Phrases

  • empty nester
  • full nester

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