settler
Settler (noun) means a person who moves to and establishes a home in a new, often previously unsettled, area. Example: “The early settlers faced harsh winters and food shortages.”
How to use settler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who moves to a new place to live and build a community there.
Word forms
settlers plural
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The early _____ faced harsh winters and food shortages.
Etymology
From settle + -er.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “settler” mean?
The word “settler” means a person who moves to and establishes a home in a new, often previously unsettled, area. In plain terms, someone who moves to a new place to live and build a community there.
How do you pronounce “settler”?
“Settler” is pronounced SEHT-luh (/ˈsɛt.lɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “settler” in a sentence?
Here is “settler” used in a sentence: “The early settlers faced harsh winters and food shortages.”
What part of speech is “settler”?
“Settler” is a noun.
Is “settler” a common word?
“Settler” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.