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Noun:

1. A place where people establish a community, typically in an area that was previously uninhabited or unsettled.

Example sentence: The pioneers built a settlement in the untouched wilderness.

2. An agreement reached between parties to resolve a dispute, usually through negotiation or legal means.

Example sentence: The court approved the settlement, bringing an end to the long-standing legal battle.

3. The act or process of settling, especially establishing a residence or moving to a new place.

Example sentence: After years of traveling, the nomadic tribe made a permanent settlement near the river.

Verb:

1. To establish a community or habitat in a previously uninhabited or unsettled area.

Example sentence: The explorers decided to settle the land and began building a settlement.

2. To reach an agreement or resolve a dispute through negotiation or legal means.

Example sentence: The parties involved were able to settle their differences outside of court.

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