Intensive settlement Synonyms

Definitions for Intensive


  • (adjective) extreme in degree, power, or effect
  • (adjective) characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form
  • (adjective) of agriculture; intended to increase productivity of a fixed area by expending more capital and labor

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