Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
settler
noun
/ˈsɛt.lər/
Definition
A person who moves to a new area or country to live, often to establish a home or community.
Examples
- The settlers built their homes near the river.
- Many settlers traveled west in search of land and fortune.
- The community grew as more settlers arrived.
Meaning
A settler is someone who relocates from one place to another, typically in search of better opportunities or to cultivate land.
Synonyms
- colonist
- immigrant
- pioneer
