Meaning of settled district | Babel Free

Definitions

A division of the country peopled with settlers, typically as opposed to ‘wild’ or Aboriginal territory.

Australia, historical

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