Synonyms for
Settlements
Definition
Settlements are places where people have built homes and communities.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- settlements reached
- settlements agreed
- legal settlements
- out-of-court settlements
- financial settlements
- settlements made
- settlements paid
Word family
Usage note
The word 'settlements' can refer to both the act of resolving a dispute and the places where people live. Context is key to understanding the intended meaning.
Example sentences
- The ancient Mayan civilization had many settlements throughout Central America.
- The pioneers built settlements as they traveled westward.
- The government offered incentives to encourage people to move to new settlements.
- The settlers had to work hard to establish their new settlement in the wilderness.
- The archaeologists discovered an ancient settlement buried beneath the earth.
Quotes
"The early settlers made their settlements on the edge of the wilderness."
"The success of a settlement depends on the cooperation of its inhabitants."
"The settlers in the new world faced many challenges as they established their settlements."