settlement Synonyms
Another word for settlement
• noun (Context 1)
An official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict, or a sum of money paid as part of such an agreement.
"The two companies reached an out-of-court agreement after months of negotiation."
• noun (Context 2)
A place, typically one that has hitherto been uninhabited, where people establish a community; a small village or colony.
"Archaeologists uncovered the remains of an ancient agricultural colony near the river."
• noun (Context 3)
The process of establishing permanent residence in a new territory, region, or country.
"The railroad greatly accelerated the colonization of the western frontier."
• noun (Context 4)
The action of paying a debt, account, or financial obligation in full.
"Please enclose a check in full payment of your outstanding invoice."
• noun (Context 5)
The gradual sinking or subsidence of a building or its foundation as the underlying soil compresses over time.
"The engineer confirmed that the hairline cracks in the plaster were caused by normal foundation settling."
Opposites of settlement
The opposite of settlement shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: