American English pronunciation
How to pronounce encroachment
IPA transcription: [ɛnk'ɹoʊtʃmənt]
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Noun
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any entry into an area not previously occupied
“an invasion of tourists”
“an invasion of locusts”
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entry to another's property without right or permission
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influencing strongly
“they resented the impingement of American values on European culture”
Usage examples
- They moved south and west to evade encroachment by the colonists.
- This was the traditional territory of the Cherokee, who resented encroachment by the colonists.
- Or shall we resist her encroachments to the point of the sword?...
- They were also resented colonial encroachment on their lands.