English
Etymology
From squatter: one who squats + camp: a semi perminent dwelling area.
Noun
squatter camp
- (South African) Settlements with shacks made of wood, cardboard, tin and other scrap material. Whole families live in a single shack, the size of a garden shed. Open fires are used for cooking and candles for light - shacks often catch fire when there are accidents. There is no running water, sewerage pipes, gas or electricity.
Usage notes
Squatter camps are now known as informal settlements.
References
The above definition is taken from: http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/club/your_reports/newsid_2064000/2064728.stm.
Category:South African English
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