“Settlers” or “Settlors”

Overview

settlers / settlors are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

settlers: (noun) a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country. (noun) a negotiator who settles disputes. (noun) a clerk in a betting shop who calculates the winnings.

settlors: (noun) (law) a person who creates a trust by giving real or personal property in trust to a trustee for the benefit of a beneficiary; a person who gives such property is said to settle it on the trustee.

Pronunciation

settlers: s·EH·t·l·er·z

settlors: NA

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