Settler: meaning, definitions and examples

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settler

 

[ หˆsษ›t.lษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

early American history

A settler is a person who moves to a new area, typically a sparsely populated land, to establish permanent residence and cultivate the land.

Synonyms

colonist, immigrant, pioneer

Examples of usage

  • The settlers traveled westward in search of new opportunities.
  • The settlers built their homes and farms in the new territory.
Context #2 | Noun

modern context

A settler is also a person who settles in a new place, especially one with no legal right to be there.

Synonyms

intruder, squatter, trespasser

Examples of usage

  • The settlers established an unauthorized encampment on the outskirts of the city.
  • Many settlers were forced to leave the area due to legal issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "settler" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น colono

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคธเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Siedler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemukim

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัะตะปะตะฝะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ osadnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ฅๆค่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท colon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colono

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yerleลŸimci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์ฐฉ๋ฏผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชูˆุทู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ osadnรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ osadnรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎšๅฑ…่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ naseljenec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ landnรกmsmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะฝั‹ัั‚ะฐะฝัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™skunlaลŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colono

Etymology

The term 'settler' originated in the 17th century, derived from the verb 'settle' meaning 'to establish in a new residence'. Settlers played a crucial role in the colonization of various regions around the world, often leading to conflicts with indigenous populations. In modern times, the term has evolved to also include individuals who unlawfully occupy land or property.

See also: resettle, resettlement, settled, settlement, settlers, unsettle, unsettled, unsettling.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,676, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.