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What is the general word for city, town, village etc.
Is it ok to use the word 'settlement' as a generalization for city, town etc.?
Jan 12, 2011 12:43 PM
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No. A settlement is a newly colonized piece of land, so settlement would not do.
January 12, 2011
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Yes, Settlement can be used. It has a another meaning as the agreement between 2 parties in a legal dispute:
You could also use 'locality'.
January 12, 2011
Yes. I think the word "settlement" is the right word in this case.
January 12, 2011
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