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settlement
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/puvwɐˈsɐ̃w̃/po·vo·a·ção
Definition
1A 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.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
small settlementriverside settlementancient settlementrural settlement