Previous settlement Synonyms

Definitions for Previous


  • (adjective) going before another in time or order
  • (adjective) just preceding something else in time or order
  • (adjective) (used especially of persons) of the immediate past

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