noun as in strong fondness

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Settler, Colonizer

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Example Sentences

Example:In contrast to Tasman, who explored and mapped but did not settle, many others afterwards chose to establish permanent colonies in New Zealand.

Definition:A person who moves to a new area and makes it their permanent home, often as part of a larger group or colony.

From Settler

Example:While Tasman was an explorer, the subsequent colonizers sought to settle and exploit the land, unlike Tasman's original exploratory mission.

Definition:A person or group who establishes a colony, especially in a foreign territory, often displacing the indigenous inhabitants.

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