Meaning of settled district | Babel Free
Definitions
A division of the country peopled with settlers, typically as opposed to ‘wild’ or Aboriginal territory.
Examples
“If we were down among the settled districts we'd be called tramps and beggars; and what's the difference?”
“Arthur had responded to reports of increased violence in the interior by issuing a proclamation that the settled districts be cleansed of Aboriginal people.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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