Cool MateMeaning of Settler
a person who goes to live in a new country or region
In simple words: A person who moves to a new place to live.
Settler in a sentence
- Most of the settlers came from England.
- French settlers founded New Orleans.
- The islands attracted more settlers than mainland colonies.
- When the first settlers moved into the area they faced immense hardships.
How to use Settler
Use 'settler' mainly in historical or geographical contexts. It may not be appropriate in discussions about current immigration, where terms like 'immigrant' or 'refugee' are more accurate.
Grammar pattern
settler + noun (e.g., settler community)
Memory hint
Think of 'settle down' — a settler is someone who settles in a new place.
Related words
Synonyms for Settler
- pioneer
- colonist
- inhabitant
- settlement founder
Opposites of Settler
- migrant
- expatriate
Common mistakes with Settler
- Confusing 'settler' with 'colonizer' which has a more negative connotation.
- Using 'settler' to describe someone who travels temporarily, rather than someone who establishes a permanent residence.
- Not knowing that 'settler' often refers to individuals in specific historical contexts.
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Settler in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مستوطن
شخص ينتقل إلى مكان جديد للعيش فيه.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বসতি স্থাপনকারী
একজন ব্যক্তি যিনি থাকার জন্য নতুন জায়গায় চলে যান।
- GermanDeutsch
Siedler
Jemand, der woanders hinzieht, um dort zu leben.
- SpanishEspañol
Colono
Alguien que se muda a un lugar nuevo para vivir.
- Persianفارسی
مهاجرنشین
کسی که برای زندگی به جایی جدید نقل مکان میکند.
- FrenchFrançais
Colons
Quelqu'un qui déménage dans un nouvel endroit pour y vivre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बसने वाला
एक व्यक्ति जो रहने के लिए नई जगह जाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Colono
Una persona che si trasferisce in un nuovo posto per viverci.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Colonizador
Alguém que se muda para um novo lugar para morar.
- RussianРусский
Переселенец, колонист
Человек, который переезжает жить в новое место.
- Urduاردو
آباد کنندہ
ایسا شخص جو رہنے کے لیے نئی جگہ منتقل ہوتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
定居者
一个搬到一个新地方居住的人。
More words like Settler
- Pioneer
- Inhabitant
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Settler
What does Settler mean?
A person who moves to a new place to live.
What is the definition of Settler?
a person who goes to live in a new country or region
How do you use Settler in a sentence?
Most of the settlers came from England.
Can you give another example of Settler?
French settlers founded New Orleans.
What are synonyms for Settler?
Common alternatives include pioneer, colonist, inhabitant, settlement founder.
What is the opposite of Settler?
Opposite meanings include migrant, expatriate.
What words go with Settler?
It commonly pairs with early, first, original, attract, arrive, come, move in, settler from, settler in.
What are common mistakes when using Settler?
Confusing 'settler' with 'colonizer' which has a more negative connotation. Using 'settler' to describe someone who travels temporarily, rather than someone who establishes a permanent residence. Not knowing that 'settler' often refers to individuals in specific historical contexts.
How do you pronounce Settler?
US: /["/ˈsetlər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsetlə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Settler?
Use 'settler' mainly in historical or geographical contexts. It may not be appropriate in discussions about current immigration, where terms like 'immigrant' or 'refugee' are more accurate.
What CEFR level is Settler?
"Settler" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.