"Human settlements" refers to the places where people live, such as cities, towns, or villages. It includes all the areas where humans have built homes, infrastructure, and community spaces. Full definition
Consider all aspects of human settlement including community, dwelling, industry and trade in terms of existing and evolving connections between spiritual and material consciousness. (treehugger.com)
While the global potential impacts of coastal flood damage and land loss on human settlements in the 21st century are substantial, these impacts can be reduced substantially through coastal protection. (metlink.org)
He also revealed that commercial space agencies would pave the path for human settlement in space. (techtimes.com)