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settlement

Pronunciation: [/ˈsɛ.təl.mənt/]

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Learn how to use settlement in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “land development”

(noun) a place where people have built houses and established a community. It's like a small town or village where families live and work together.

Example

The new settlement on the outskirts of town is thriving with new businesses opening up.

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The deserted settlement was once a bustling community but now lies abandoned.

Example

What makes a settlement grow into a town?

How to pronounce settlement

Pronunciation: [/ˈsɛ.təl.mənt/]

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