European settlers refer to individuals from various European countries who migrated and established permanent settlements in North America during colonial times.
Related terms
Colonization: Colonization is the process through which one country establishes control over another territory outside its borders.
Immigration: Immigration involves individuals moving permanently to a foreign country for various reasons such as work opportunities or seeking refuge.
Cultural assimilation: Cultural assimilation occurs when individuals adopt the customs, practices, and values of another culture while losing aspects of their original cultural identity.