What does "settler" mean?
Settler: Especially, one who establishes himself in a new region or a colony; a colonist; a planter; as, the first settlers of New England.
Additional senses
- 2.That which settles or finishes; hence, a blow, etc., which settles or decides a contest. [Colloq.]
- 3.A vessel, as a tub, in which something, as pulverized ore suspended in a liquid, is allowed to settle.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
- Canonical URL: https://worddirectanswers.com/answers/what-does-settler-mean
- Steward: Jason Burns
- Published: 2026-07-17T00:00:00-07:00 · Modified: 2026-07-17T00:00:00-07:00