Definition

A place where people live or a community that has been established, often in a new area. It can also refer to an agreement reached in legal or financial matters.

Example

The settlers established a new settlement in the valley.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new settlement they are building outside of town?

Yeah, I saw some plans online; it looks pretty interesting!

I think it will really help the community and provide more services.

Definitely! A good settlement can make a big difference for everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Settlement → It is formed from "set" (from Old English "settan", meaning to place or put) and "-ment" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state). The word "settlement" refers to the act of placing or establishing something, often in the context of a community or agreement.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'placing' ('set') something down and the '-ment' indicating the result of that action. This helps you remember that a settlement is the result of establishing or placing something, like a community.

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