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settlement

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/puvwɐˈsɐ̃w̃/po·vo·a·ção

Definition

1

A group of dwellings clustered together, generally smaller than a town; a hamlet, village.

Usage examples

The settlement was isolated high in the mountains.
The map showed all the settlements in the region.

Common combinations

small settlementriverside settlementancient settlementrural settlement