# landowner

/ˈɫænˌdoʊnɝ/ (US) · /lˈændˌəʊnɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/landowner
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

someone who owns a large area of land, especially land that is used for farming or rented to others.

For teachers: 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 notes

- Commonly used in legal, historical, or agricultural contexts.

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