settlement — an 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/
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
The settlers built a settlement near the river.
The two companies reached a settlement after months of conflict. (SETTLE + AGREEMENT = SETTLEMENT → resolving a dispute through agreement)
The settlement encouraged development and led to great achievement.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Settlement derives from Old English 'setlan' (to place, to establish), combined with the suffix '-ment' denoting a state or result. The word originally described the process of establishing a fixed dwelling or community in a new location.
Breakdown
settle (from Old English setlan, meaning to place or establish) + -ment (noun-forming suffix indicating state, condition, or result of an action)
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📝Examples
“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.”
“The new settlement in the valley grew rapidly due to its fertile soil.”
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