Word Meaning

settler definition and meaning

n. One who settles, becomes fixed, established, etc.
n. Especially, one who establishes himself in a new region or a colony; a colonist; a planter; as, the first settlers of New England.
n. That which settles or finishes; hence, a blow, etc., which settles or decides a contest.
n. A vessel, as a tub, in which something, as pulverized ore suspended in a liquid, is allowed to settle.

Crossword clues for settler

- Colonist
- Colonist who pays all debts
- One who opens up new land
- Pioneer