Synonyms: settled
Definition: not changeable
Usage: a period of settled weather
Synonyms: settled, colonised, colonized
Definition: inhabited by colonists
Similar words: inhabited
Definition: having inhabitants; lived in
Usage: the inhabited regions of the earth
Synonyms: settled
Definition: established in a desired position or place; not moving about
Usage: nomads...absorbed among the settled people; settled areas; I don't feel entirely settled here; the advent of settled civilization
Similar words: based
Definition: having a base of operations (often used as a combining form)
Usage: a locally based business; an Atlanta-based company; carrier-based planes
Similar words: built-up
Definition: peopled with settlers
Usage: the built-up areas
Similar words: set, situated, placed, located
Definition: situated in a particular spot or position
Usage: valuable centrally located urban land; strategically placed artillery; a house set on a hilltop; nicely situated on a quiet riverbank
Similar words: nonnomadic
Definition: not nomadic or wandering
Usage: nonnomadic people
Similar words: resettled, relocated
Definition: settled in a new location
Synonyms: settled
Definition: established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
Usage: with details of the wedding settled she could now sleep at night
Similar words: accomplished, established, effected
Definition: settled securely and unconditionally
Usage: that smoking causes health problems is an accomplished fact
Similar words: decreed, appointed, prescribed, ordained
Definition: fixed or established especially by order or command
Usage: at the time appointed (or the appointed time)
Similar words: determined, dictated, set
Definition: determined or decided upon as by an authority
Usage: date and place are already determined; the dictated terms of surrender; the time set for the launching
Similar words: deterministic
Definition: an inevitable consequence of antecedent sufficient causes
Similar words: firm
Definition: not subject to revision or change
Usage: a firm contract; a firm offer
Similar words: preconcerted
Definition: previously arranged or agreed on
Usage: following preconcerted plans