noun
Meaning 1
One who nests.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
nester
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noun
Meaning 2
One who forms a strong attachment to their home.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
A person who intends to settle in an area without permanent residents; a settler, as distinct from an explorer or pioneer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, historical
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noun
Meaning 4
a bird that has built (or is building) a nest
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: bird
noun
Meaning 5
someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: squatter, homesteader
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: settler, colonist
History
Etymology
From nest + -er.