settlement

Meanings

• noun

  The act of settling or coming to a mutual agreement; a compact or treaty.

  - "After weeks of negotiations, the two parties reached a settlement."
  - "The dispute was settled out of court."
  - "The peace treaty was a settlement between the warring factions."

• noun

  A permanent or long-term residence or community, especially one established in a new area.

  - "The pioneers founded a settlement in the wilderness."
  - "The Amish community is a religious settlement in Pennsylvania."
  - "The refugee camp was a temporary settlement until they could find permanent housing."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈset.l.mənt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2079749"

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Synonyms

arrangement

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with settlement
settle , fettle , mettle , bettle , kettle

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Variants

List of all variants of settlement that leads to same result
settlement , settlements , settlement house , settlement houses , viatical , viatical settlement , viatical settlements , out-of-court settlement , pre-settlement , presettlement

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Etymology

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Old English 'setlan' meaning 'to put, place' or 'settle'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest settlement in Antarctica is McMurdo Station, with a population of over 1,000 people.

2. The first permanent European settlement in North America was established at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607.

3. The term 'settlement' is also used in finance to refer to the payment of a debt or claim.

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Related Concepts

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1. Negotiation: The process of reaching a mutual agreement through discussion and compromise.

2. Compact: A formal agreement between two or more parties.

3. Community: A group of people who live in the same area and share common interests and values.

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Culture

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Settlements have played a significant role in human history, from the founding of civilizations to the establishment of modern communities. They have been the focus of literature, art, and music, and have been used as symbols of peace, prosperity, and progress.

How to Memorize "settlement"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people coming together to reach a mutual agreement. Picture them shaking hands and exchanging promises.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'settlement' with the idea of a peaceful resolution or a permanent home.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-E-T-T-L-E-M-E-N-T to remember the definition: 'Set'ting 'T'erms 'L'egally 'E'stablished 'M'utual 'E'ngagements 'N'ever 'T'erminate.

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