Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Settlements.
How to pronounce settlements:
US
Settlements - as a noun
A body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
Example: "The american colony in paris"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
colony11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
body10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A community of people smaller than a town
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
small townvillage11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
community18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
agreement12understanding16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies
Example: "The british colonization of america"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
colonisation14colonization23Hypernyms (Closely Related)
constitution14establishment20formation14organisation13organization22Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making
Example: "They finally reached a settlement with the union"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
closure9resolution10An area where a group of families live together
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
geographic areageographic regiongeographical areageographical regionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
liquidation21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusion14ending8termination13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The settlers established several new settlements in the unexplored territory."
"The government provided financial assistance to the struggling settlements."
"The Aboriginal people have inhabited the area for centuries, leaving traces of their settlements."
"The international law prohibits the establishment of new settlements in occupied territories."
"The construction of the new highway will require the relocation of several small settlements."
Word Game Points
Is SETTLEMENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, settlements is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SETTLEMENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is SETTLEMENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, settlements is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSETTLEMENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is SETTLEMENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, settlements is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSETTLEMENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
