Settler
/ˈsetlər/noun
A person who moves to live in a new place, where usually there are few or no people.
The early settlers in America had to deal with many challenges
Often appears as...
- early settlers
- european settlers
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Context
Understand 'settler' in the context of history, such as when discussing colonization or migration in the past.
The 17th-century settlers often traveled from Europe to America seeking new opportunities.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Natives
'Settler' implies the person is not indigenous to the area; they have come from elsewhere.
Settlers from England began farming in the valleys, which were once hunting grounds for indigenous tribes.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Term
The term is generally neutral, but context can give it positive or negative shades, such as in discussions of displacement.
The settlers viewed the new land as a chance for prosperity, but the native people saw them as invaders.
Compare with
colonistemigrantexpatriatehomesteaderimmigrantpioneer
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