Landholder: meaning, definitions and examples

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landholder

[ ˈlændˌhoʊldər ]

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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

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

Word origin

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.