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Settlement

noun

/ˈset.əl.mənt/

Meaning

a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute

an agreement reached after a dispute, or a community or area where people establish a home

The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.

The settlement between the companies was finalized after months of talks.

colony, community, village, agreement, arrangement, deal

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colony, community, village, agreement

Entry 2

agreement, arrangement, deal, community

departure, evacuation, conflict, dispute, disagreement

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departure, evacuation, conflict, dispute

Entry 2

disagreement, dispute, conflict

early settlement, peaceful settlement, reach a settlement, settlement agreement, land settlement, legal settlement

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early settlement, peaceful settlement, reach a settlement

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settlement agreement, land settlement, legal settlement, peaceful settlement

The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.

Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.

the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product

a group of things or people viewed as a whole, especially performers in music or theater

A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.

A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.