Landholder: meaning, definitions and examples

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landholder

 

[ˈlændˌhoʊldər ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

real estate

A landholder is a person who owns land, especially a large amount of land that is used for agricultural purposes or for development.

Synonyms

Landowner, property owner, real estate owner.

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Word Description / Examples
landholder

Same as 'landholder', but capitalized. It appears capitalized when it is a title or part of a proper noun, such as in historical contexts or legal documents.

  • The Landholder must appear in court to resolve the dispute.
Landowner

Typically refers to someone who owns land as opposed to leasing it. This term can be used in both legal and everyday contexts.

  • The landowner decided to build a new house on the property.
  • Local landowners are protesting the new zoning laws.
property owner

Broadly used to describe anyone who owns real estate, including land, houses, or commercial buildings. This term is often used in non-technical, everyday conversations.

  • Every property owner must pay property taxes annually.
  • The property owner was responsible for the maintenance of the building.
real estate owner

Specifically used to refer to someone who owns real estate which can include land, houses, or commercial property. The term is often used in business or investment contexts.

  • As a real estate owner, he manages several rental properties in the city.
  • She became a real estate owner after buying her first apartment complex.

Examples of usage

  • The landholder leased out the farmland to local farmers.
  • The wealthy landholder owned several properties in the countryside.

Translations

Translations of the word "landholder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 proprietário de terras

🇮🇳 भूमि धारक

🇩🇪 Grundbesitzer

🇮🇩 pemilik tanah

🇺🇦 землевласник

🇵🇱 właściciel ziemi

🇯🇵 地主

🇫🇷 propriétaire foncier

🇪🇸 terrateniente

🇹🇷 toprak sahibi

🇰🇷 토지 소유자

🇸🇦 مالك الأرض

🇨🇿 vlastník pozemku

🇸🇰 vlastník pôdy

🇨🇳 土地所有者

🇸🇮 zemljiški lastnik

🇮🇸 landeigandi

🇰🇿 жер иесі

🇬🇪 მიწის მფლობელი

🇦🇿 torpaq sahibi

🇲🇽 terrateniente

Etymology

The term 'landholder' originated from the combination of 'land' and 'holder', dating back to the Middle English period. It has been used historically to refer to individuals or entities who hold or own land for various purposes, such as agriculture, development, or investment. Over time, the concept of landholding has evolved, reflecting changes in land ownership laws and practices.

See also: inland, land, landfill, landform, landing, landline, landlocked, landlord, landmark, landmarks, landmass, Landowner, landowners, landscape, landscaper, landscaping, upland.