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settlementan official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsetlmənt/

Korean meaning: 분쟁이나 갈등을 해결하기 위한 공식적인 합의

Korean pronunciation: 세-털-먼트 (강세: 세)

Example Sentences

  • The ancient settlement had only three restaurants, but they all served dinosaur meat.
  • After hours of negotiation, they reached a settlement that satisfied both parties.
  • The insurance company offered a generous settlement for the damaged spaceship.

settlement

NOUN

//ˈsetlmənt//

an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict

settlement concept
💡 Concept

two business people in suits reach across a polished conference table to shake hands firmly. A mediator in the middle gestures approvingly as both parties smile with relief. Earlier tension visible in their posture now melts away as they finalize their agreement. Official papers spread on the table show the completed negotiation process. Lawyers on both sides nod in satisfaction while closing their briefcases. The mediator organizes the final paperwork as everyone prepares to leave peacefully. an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict

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settlement rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Settlement ends resentment, sealing commitment

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsetlmənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsetlmənt/

🌳Etymology

Rootsettle
Suffix--ment

Origin

settle(정착하다)와 -ment(상태, 결과)가 결합된 단어로, 고대 영어 'setlan'(자리를 잡다)에서 유래했습니다. 마치 정착민들이 새로운 땅에 터를 잡고 마을을 이루는 과정을 담은 단어입니다.

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🎵Rhyme

entitlementcommitmentresentment
entitlement
commitment
resentment

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The ancient settlement had only three restaurants, but they all served dinosaur meat.

After hours of negotiation, they reached a settlement that satisfied both parties.

😄 Fun example

The insurance company offered a generous settlement for the damaged spaceship.

The new settlement in the valley grew rapidly due to its fertile soil.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

agreementresolutioncompromisecolonycommunity

Antonyms

disputeconflictdisagreement

Related

negotiatemediationarbitrationcolonyvillage