settler
noun
a person or thing that settles.
settlers
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pluralof settler.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the 1770s, Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza led an expedition of settlers into what would later become California, bringing donkeys and horses with him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
They were still inspecting the damage by flashlight and Israeli security services were still present when the settlers attacked again, according to the family and the lawyer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
But nearly two centuries ago, European settlers started fracturing this relationship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Mikhmas and the surrounding area have been subjected to several attacks by settlers since the beginning of this year.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
The girls traveled from village to village to help new German settlers get established.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
