settler

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que se establece en una nueva región o país para vivir allí, frecuentemente como parte de la fundación de una colonia.

A noun referring to a person who moves to a new area or country to live there, often as part of establishing a colony.

1. Colonial inhabitantB2formal

   A person who moves to a new region or country to establish a permanent home, often as part of a colony.

   colono

   • The first European settlers arrived in the 17th century.
   • Settlers built homes and farms in the new territory.
   • Many settlers traveled west in search of land.

   Sinónimoscolonistcolonizerfrontiersmanhomesteaderpioneer

2. Dispute resolverC1formal

   A person who helps to resolve disagreements or disputes between parties.

   Resolvedor de disputas

   • The mediator acted as a settler in the labor dispute.
   • A skilled settler can bring peace to a conflict.
   • The court appointed a settler to handle the negotiations.

   Sinónimosadjudicatorarbitratorconciliatormediatornegotiatorpeacemakerrefereeumpire

3. Betting clerkC1informalbritish

   A clerk in a betting shop who calculates and pays out winnings.

   Encargado de pagos en casas de apuestas

   • The settler quickly calculated the odds and paid the winner.
   • He worked as a settler at the local betting shop.
   • The settler double-checked the bets before closing.