Early settlement Synonyms

Definitions for Early


  • (adjective) relating to or occurring near the beginning of a process, series, or time period
  • (adjective) occurring before the usual or expected time
  • (adverb) before the usual or expected time

Definitions for Settlement


  • (noun) an arrangement about action to be taken
  • (noun) the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies
  • (noun) a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government