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/
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
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
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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📝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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