# settlements

Pronunciation: say "SET-uhl-muhnts" /ˈsɛt.l̩.mənts/

## Noun

1. Plural of settlement. — plural of settlement
   - Simple: Plural of settlement. Use this form when talking about more than one settlement.
   - _Early settlements clustered near rivers for water and easy trade._
   - _Both legal settlements were finalized quietly out of court._

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