Synonyms for

Settler

Verb / ˈsetʌlɜ: / / ˈsetlɜ: / Another word for settler — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person who settles in a new country or area

Synonyms & similar words

colonist pioneer colonist immigrant migrant frontiersman homesteader inhabitant resident dweller occupant squatter newcomer emigrant expat refugee exile outlander foreigner alien stranger

Example sentences

  1. The settlers built their homes on the prairie.
  2. My ancestors were settlers who came to this country for a better life.
  3. The settlers had to work hard to clear the land and plant crops.
  4. The settlers faced many hardships as they traveled west.
  5. The settlers traded with the Native Americans for food and supplies.

Quotes

  • The future of a settler society is always uncertain.
  • The settlers were brave and determined in the face of adversity.
  • Settlers often face many challenges as they try to make a new life for themselves.

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