Settlements — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈse-tᵊl-mənt/ (noun) /vī-ˈa-ti-kəl-/ (noun) set·tle·ment

Meaning & Definition of Settlements

Settlements (noun)

  1. the act or process of settling
  2. an act of bestowing or giving possession under legal sanction
  3. the sum, estate, or income secured to one by such a settlement
  4. an agreement by which the owner of a life insurance policy that covers a person (such as the owner) who has a catastrophic or life-threatening illness receives compensation for less than the expected death benefit of the policy in return for a turning over (as by sale or bequest) of the death benefit or ownership of the policy to the other party (such as a company specializing in such transfers) —called also viatical

Settlements (geographical name)

  1. former country in southeastern Asia on the Strait of Malacca comprising Singapore Island, Penang, and Melaka area 1242 square miles (3229 square kilometers); now divided between the republic of Singapore and the federation of Malaysia

Settlements (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an arrangement about action to be taken

    "eventually reached a peace settlement"

    similar: accords, agreements, bargains, compacts, contracts, conventions, covenants, deals, dispositions, pacts, understandings
    related: charters, treaties, binders, pledges, promises, alliances, associations, entente cordiales, ententes, leagues, partnerships, acceptances, approvals, assents, concurrences, consents, OKs

Related Entry: Settlement (noun)

Settlement is a different word from Settlements. The synonyms below are for settlement, not for settlements.

  1. an arrangement about action to be taken

    "eventually reached a peace settlement"

    similar: accord, agreement, bargain, compact, contract, convention, covenant, deal, disposition, pact, understanding
    related: charter, treaty, binder, pledge, promise, alliance, association, entente, entente cordiale, league, partnership, acceptance, approval, assent, concurrence, consent, OK

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Settlements

The most common words with a similar meaning to Settlements:

accords, agreements, bargains, compacts, contracts, conventions, covenants, deals, dispositions, pacts, understandings

Related Words for Settlements

charters, treaties, binders, pledges, promises, alliances, associations, entente cordiales, ententes, leagues, partnerships, acceptances, approvals, assents, concurrences, consents, OKs

Origin & Etymology of Settlements

probably from viaticum

First known use: 1589

Frequently Asked Questions about Settlements

What does "Settlements" mean?

"Settlements" means the act or process of settling. As a noun, it is defined as: the act or process of settling.

What is another word for "Settlements"?

Other words for "Settlements" include accords, agreements, bargains, compacts, contracts, conventions, covenants and deals. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Settlements" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Settlements"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Settlements". Common alternatives include accords, agreements, bargains, compacts, contracts, conventions, covenants, deals, dispositions and pacts.

How do you use "Settlements" in a sentence?

Examples of "Settlements" in a sentence: "eventually reached a peace settlement".

Is "Settlements" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Settlements" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Settlements"?

"Settlements" is pronounced /ˈse-tᵊl-mənt/ as a noun and /vī-ˈa-ti-kəl-/ as a noun and divided into syllables as set·tle·ment.

What is the origin of the word "Settlements"?

"Settlements" comes from probably from viaticum. First known use: 1589.

What is another word for "Settlements" meaning "an arrangement about action to be taken"?

When "Settlements" (noun) means an arrangement about action to be taken, synonyms include accords, agreements, bargains, compacts, contracts and conventions.