1. people who move to and establish homes in a new area or country
Usage: plural of settler

Examples

• The early settlers faced many hardships during their first winter.
• European settlers arrived in North America in the 1600s.
• The settlers built their homes near the river for fresh water.
• Many settlers traveled west in covered wagons.
• The government offered land grants to attract new settlers.
• Conflicts arose between settlers and Native American tribes.
• The settlers established farms and small towns throughout the territory.