Word Noun
landowner
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈɫænˌdoʊnɝ/ UK /lˈændˌəʊnɐ/ landown·er UK spelling landowner's, landowner's
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.”
Usage
Commonly used in legal, historical, or agricultural contexts.
Real-world usage
Etymology
From land + owner.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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