settlement
US /ˈset̬.əl.mənt/
UK /ˈset̬.əl.mənt/
1.
penyelesaian, persetujuan
an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict
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The two parties reached a peaceful settlement after long negotiations.
Kedua-dua pihak mencapai penyelesaian damai selepas rundingan panjang.
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The court ordered a financial settlement for the victim.
Mahkamah memerintahkan penyelesaian kewangan untuk mangsa.
2.
penempatan, koloni
a place, typically one which has previously been uninhabited, where people establish a community
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The early pioneers established a small settlement near the river.
Perintis awal menubuhkan penempatan kecil berhampiran sungai.
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Archaeologists discovered an ancient Roman settlement.
Ahli arkeologi menemui penempatan Rom purba.
3.
penempatan, kolonisasi
the action of people making their permanent home in a place
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The settlement of the West was a major historical event.
Penempatan Barat adalah peristiwa sejarah utama.
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The government encouraged the settlement of new territories.
Kerajaan menggalakkan penempatan wilayah baru.