settler

noun B2

Meaning

A settler is a person who moves to a new area or country to establish a permanent residence, often in previously uninhabited or sparsely populated regions.
💡 Common mistake: Confusing "settler" with "settle," which refers to the act of establishing residence rather than the person who does so.

Example Sentences

The settler built a small house near the river .
The settler established a new community in the remote region .
The settler moved to the new land to start a farm .
Was the settler happy with the new land ?

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