Landowner

//ˈlændˌoʊ.nɚ// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person who owns land.

    "If this was unrestricted freehold, the land is available for sale or lease, although often it is not readily marketable, by reason of its shape and access; neighbouring landowners are possible purchasers. In some cases, reversionary rights were reserved to neighbouring landowners when the land was acquired."

  2. 2
    a holder or proprietor of land wordnet

Synonyms

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landholderlandlordproperty ownerproprietorsquire

Example

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"In 1880, the Irish boycotted a landowner, Captain C.C. Boycott, for failing to lower rents."

Etymology

From land + owner.

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