Meaning of settlement

[Elga]

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #78 "Synonyms for trip and journey", question 2

An archeological ......... was organized to investigate the remains of the ancient settlement, which had recently been found near the capital.

(a) trip
(b) safari
(c) expedition
(d) tour

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #78 "Synonyms for trip and journey", answer 2

An archeological expedition was organized to investigate the remains of the ancient settlement, which had recently been found near the capital.

Correct answer: (c) expedition
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what is settlement

Elga

[Mister Micawber]

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Settlement = a newly colonized region; a small community.
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[Alan]

Hi Elga,

You might be interested to know that settlement apart from meaning a small village community can also mean an agreement, usually financial, to end a disagreement or dispute. Back to the community again - settlers are what we call people who have come to live in the village.

Alan
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You can read my ESL story A day in the life of a stately home owner

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[Ndishena]

hai
what is expedition? and when can i apply it in a sentence?

thanks
ndishena

[Mister Micawber]

Expedition = an organized group of people undertaking a journey for a particular purpose.

You can apply it in a sentence like this:

An archeological expedition was organized to investigate the remains of the ancient settlement, which had recently been found near the capital.
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