Word
landowner
Phoneticslandown·er
US/ˈɫænˌdoʊnɝ/
UK/lˈændˌəʊnɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. someone who owns a large area of land, especially land that is used for farming or rented to others.
n. a person who possesses the legal title to a significant tract of land. Often implies the leasing of that land to tenants or its use for commercial agriculture.
Examples
“The local landowner decided to sell part of his farm.”
“The government met with every major landowner in the valley to discuss the new environmental protection laws.”
“Historically, the political power of a landowner was tied directly to the size of their estate and the number of tenants living upon it.”
Examples
simple
“The local landowner decided to sell part of his farm.”
contextual
“The government met with every major landowner in the valley to discuss the new environmental protection laws.”
complex
“Historically, the political power of a landowner was tied directly to the size of their estate and the number of tenants living upon it.”
Usage
Commonly used in legal, historical, or agricultural contexts.
Real-World Examples
“The group plants, protects and maintains trees and hedges on publicly owned land, working with councils and landowners.” “The National Trust added the success had been down to cooperation between agencies, farmers and landowners.” Etymology
From land + owner.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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