Added 9 October 2026
encroachment
/ɪŋˈkɹoʊt͡ʃmənt/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about encroachment at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Any entry into an area not previously occupied.
an invasion of tourists
- 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