[oa335]

> Brits never intended to settle overseas

What about Canada, United States, Australia, New Zealand, and several Caribbean Islands?

[OJFord]

I think GP's definition of 'settle' that excludes 89 years of British Raj^ must certainly also exclude Australia, penal colony.

^which comprised many atrocities yes, but also expat rulers/officials, and building/development.

[dyauspitr]

It probably means never intended to settle overseas where they couldn’t exterminate the natives first.