Settlers are people who migrate or relocate from one place (typically their home country) to another with the intent of establishing permanent residence there.
Related terms
Pioneers: Individuals who are among the first to explore, settle, or open up an area for others to follow.
Immigration: The act of moving from one country to another with the intention of residing there permanently.
Frontier: Refers to the geographic zone where settlers and explorers encounter new and undeveloped land.