n.
Pronunciation: ' se-t ə l-m ə nt
Function: noun
Date: 1648
1 : the act or process of settling
2 a : an act of bestowing or giving possession under legal sanction b : the sum, estate, or income secured to one by such a settlement
3 a : occupation by settlers b : a place or region newly settled c : a small village
4 : SETTLEMENT HOUSE
5 : an agreement composing differences
6 : payment or adjustment of an account