settler

noun
UK: /ˈsetlər/
US: /ˈsetlər/

  1. A person who goes to live in a new place.

    1. The settler built a home.
    2. The settler family adapted to their new life in the colony.

  2. A person who has come to live in a country or area that was previously inhabited by another group of people.

    1. The settler arrived last year.
    2. The settler struggled to integrate into the established community.

  3. Someone who establishes a new colony or community in a territory.

    1. The settler started a farm.
    2. The settler hoped to create a self-sufficient settlement for others.

Synonyms

colonist immigrant pioneer

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "settler" in English means: A person who goes to live in a new place., A person who has come to live in a country or area that was previously inhabited by another group of people., Someone who establishes a new colony or community in a territory..

The phonetic transcription of "settler" is /ˈsetlər/ in British English and /ˈsetlər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "settler": colonist, immigrant, pioneer.

Example usage of "settler": "The settler built a home.". More examples on the page.