Landholding: meaning, definitions and examples
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landholding
[ ˈlændˌhoʊldɪŋ ]
property ownership
Landholding refers to the ownership of land, especially large tracts or pieces of land, typically used for agricultural or residential purposes. It can denote a person's or entity's assets in real estate. The term often implies a significant scale of ownership, as opposed to small or temporary leases. In many societies, landholdings have historically been central to wealth and power dynamics, with larger landholders often having greater influence. The concept encompasses issues related to land tenure, rights, and land reform.
Synonyms
land ownership, property holding, real estate holding.
Examples of usage
- The family's landholding has been passed down for generations.
- Landholdings can impact local economies and agricultural production.
- The government proposed reforms to address unequal landholdings.
Translations
Translations of the word "landholding" in other languages:
🇵🇹 propriedade da terra
🇮🇳 भूमि धारक
🇩🇪 Grundbesitz
🇮🇩 kepemilikan tanah
🇺🇦 землеволодіння
🇵🇱 posiadanie ziemi
🇯🇵 土地所有権
🇫🇷 propriété foncière
🇪🇸 tenencia de tierras
🇹🇷 arazi mülkiyeti
🇰🇷 토지 보유
🇸🇦 امتلاك الأرض
🇨🇿 vlastnictví pozemků
🇸🇰 vlastníctvo pôdy
🇨🇳 土地拥有
🇸🇮 lastništvo zemljišč
🇮🇸 land eignarhald
🇰🇿 жер иелену
🇬🇪 მიწის საკუთრება
🇦🇿 torpaq mülkiyyəti
🇲🇽 tenencia de tierras
Etymology
The term 'landholding' originates from the combination of the words 'land' and 'holding.' The word 'land' comes from the Old English 'lond,' which referred to a portion of the earth's surface, primarily used for habitation or cultivation. The word 'holding' is derived from the Old English 'healdan,' meaning to hold or possess. Historically, land has been a critical resource for human societies, serving as a basis for agriculture, settlement, and territorial sovereignty. Over centuries, landholding patterns have significantly influenced social structures, economies, and political power. In feudal systems, for instance, landholdings determined status, privilege, and obligations among different classes. In modern contexts, discussions about landholding often involve issues of equity, land reform, and the impacts of industrialization and urbanization.