What does "human settlement" mean?

A place where people establish a community and live, often characterized by the presence of housing, infrastructure, and social organization.

What is a synonym for "human settlement"?

Common synonyms include: city, colony, community, dwelling, habitation, hamlet.

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A place where people establish a community and live, often characterized by the presence of housing, infrastructure, and social organization.

From Latin hūmānus and from Old English setl (human + settlement).