Synonyms for settlement
noun
An agreement
covenant, arrangement, compact; see agreement 3, contract.
A payment
compensation, remuneration, reimbursement; see adjustment 2, pay 2.
A colony
principality, plantation, establishment, foundation.
A small community
village, town, hamlet; see town 1, village.
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