Trespasser Meaning in English

word

US

ˈtrɛsˌpæsər

TRES-pas-er

UK

tɹˈɛspəsɐ

tres-PAS-uh

Definition

A trespasser is a person who enters land or property without permission.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used in legal or formal contexts regarding private property. Usually negative and implies the person does not belong. 'Trespasser' is not used for casual visitors or guests. Frequently associated with 'No Trespassing' signs.

• Spanish: intruso - invasor (propiedad privada)
• Portuguese (BR): invasor - intruso
• Portuguese (PT): intruso - invasor
• Chinese (Simplified): 闯入者 - 侵入者
• Chinese (Traditional): 闖入者 - 侵入者
• Hindi: अतिक्रमणकारी
• Arabic: متسلل - دخيل
• Bengali: অনধিকার প্রবেশকারী
• Russian: нарушитель - нарушитель границы
• Japanese: 不法侵入者
• Vietnamese: kẻ xâm nhập trái phép
• Korean: 무단 침입자
• Turkish: izinsiz giren - davetsiz misafir (yasal anlamda)
• Urdu: غیر مجاز داخل ہونے والا
• Indonesian: penyusup - penyusup tanpa izin

Example Sentences

A trespasser was caught in the garden last night.

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The sign warns that any trespasser will be prosecuted.

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Police found a trespasser near the abandoned house.

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If you see a trespasser, call security right away.

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The dog barked loudly at the trespasser by the fence.

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Even a lost hiker can be considered a trespasser if they wander onto private land.

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