Landowner: meaning, definitions and examples
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Landowner
[ ˈlændˌoʊnər ]
real estate
A person who owns land, especially a large amount of land.
Synonyms
landholder, property owner
Examples of usage
- The landowner decided to sell a portion of his property.
- Many landowners in the area are farmers.
- The landowner was responsible for maintaining the fences around the property.
Translations
Translations of the word "Landowner" in other languages:
🇵🇹 proprietário de terras
🇮🇳 जमींदार
🇩🇪 Grundbesitzer
🇮🇩 tuan tanah
🇺🇦 землевласник
🇵🇱 właściciel ziemski
🇯🇵 地主
🇫🇷 propriétaire terrien
🇪🇸 terrateniente
🇹🇷 toprak sahibi
🇰🇷 지주
🇸🇦 مالك الأرض
🇨🇿 pozemkový vlastník
🇸🇰 pozemkový vlastník
🇨🇳 地主
🇸🇮 posestnik
🇮🇸 landareigandi
🇰🇿 жер иесі
🇬🇪 მიწის მფლობელი
🇦🇿 torpaq sahibi
🇲🇽 terrateniente
Etymology
The term 'landowner' dates back to the late 18th century and is a combination of 'land' and 'owner'. Land ownership has been a significant aspect of society throughout history, with landowners often holding power and influence. In many cultures, the ownership of land was a symbol of wealth and status, leading to the establishment of landowning classes. Today, landownership continues to play a crucial role in economies and societies around the world.
See also: inland, land, landfill, landform, landholder, landing, landline, landlocked, landlord, landmark, landmarks, landmass, landowners, landscape, landscaper, landscaping, upland.