settler Definition
- 1a person who goes to live in a new place where usually there are few or no people
- 2a person who settles an argument or dispute
Using settler: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "settler" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The settlers arrived in the new land with hopes of starting a new life.
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The dispute was settled by a mediator.
Example
The town was founded by a group of settlers who came from Europe.
settler Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with settler
early settlers
people who were among the first to settle in a new place
Example
The early settlers of America faced many challenges and hardships.
a colony established by settlers, often with the aim of exploiting resources or expanding territory
Example
Australia was originally a settler colony established by the British.
a society formed by settlers, often characterized by a dominant culture that displaces or assimilates indigenous peoples
Example
Canada is an example of a settler society that has a history of mistreating its indigenous population.
Summary: settler in Brief
A 'settler' [ˈsɛtlər] is a person who moves to a new place with few or no people. It can also refer to someone who settles an argument or dispute. Examples include 'The settlers arrived in the new land with hopes of starting a new life.' and 'The dispute was settled by a mediator.' Phrases include 'early settlers,' 'settler colony,' and 'settler society.' Synonyms include 'colonist,' 'pioneer,' and 'immigrant.'
