settlement synonyms

settlement

n.

  1. An agreement

    covenant, arrangement, compact; see agreement 3, contract.

  2. A payment

    compensation, remuneration, reimbursement; see adjustment 2, pay 2.

  3. A colony

    principality, plantation, establishment, foundation.

  4. A small community

    village, town, hamlet; see town 1, village.

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