expression, ichidan verb
settle down; take up residence
A somewhat formal or literary expression for establishing a permanent home. Often used when someone decides where to live long-term. Compare 居を構える, which is more common.
See also: 居を構える (きょをかまえる)
彼は長年の放浪の末、京都に居を定めた。
After years of wandering, he finally settled down in Kyoto.
都会を離れ、田舎に居を定める人も増えている。
More people are leaving the city and settling down in the countryside.