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2. settlement
noun. ['ˈsɛtəlmənt'] a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government.
Synonyms
Etymology
- settlement (English)
- -ment (English)
- -amentum (Latin)
- settle (English)
3. settlement
noun. ['ˈsɛtəlmənt'] a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it.
Synonyms
Etymology
- settlement (English)
- -ment (English)
- -amentum (Latin)
- settle (English)
4. settlement
noun. ['ˈsɛtəlmənt'] the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies.
Etymology
- settlement (English)
- -ment (English)
- -amentum (Latin)
- settle (English)
5. settlement
noun. ['ˈsɛtəlmənt'] a community of people smaller than a town.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- settlement (English)
- -ment (English)
- -amentum (Latin)
- settle (English)
6. settlement
noun. ['ˈsɛtəlmənt'] something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making.
Synonyms
Etymology
- settlement (English)
- -ment (English)
- -amentum (Latin)
- settle (English)
7. marriage
noun. ['ˈmɛrɪdʒ'] the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce).
Antonyms
Etymology
- marriage (English)
- mariage (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- -age (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. marriage
noun. ['ˈmɛrɪdʒ'] two people who are married to each other.
Etymology
- marriage (English)
- mariage (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- -age (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. marriage
noun. ['ˈmɛrɪdʒ'] the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- marriage (English)
- mariage (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- -age (Old French (842-ca. 1400))