Encroacher (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who enters by force in order to conquer.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The nomadic tribe was known for being fierce encroachers, taking over the territories of neighboring tribes with ease.
- After the fall of the kingdom, the nearby empire sent an army of encroachers to claim its lands.
- For centuries, the city-state had been plagued by encroachers from the north, who sought to exploit its rich resources.
- The legend spoke of a powerful sorceress who was an encroacher, using her dark magic to conquer the realm of her enemies.
- As the government collapsed, the warlords and their armies became encroachers, carving up the country into warring territories.