Propertied: meaning, definitions and examples

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propertied

 

[ หˆprษ’pษ™rtid ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

property ownership

The term 'propertied' refers to individuals or groups that own property, particularly in the context of real estate and land. It signifies a level of wealth and status associated with property ownership, often contrasted with the non-propertied who do not own significant assets. This term can also imply a certain social class or privilege.

Synonyms

affluent, landed, privileged, wealthy.

Examples of usage

  • The propertied class enjoyed many privileges during the era.
  • Propertied individuals often have a significant influence on local politics.
  • Policies that favor the propertied may exacerbate inequality.
  • Many propertied families passed down their estates through generations.

Translations

Translations of the word "propertied" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น propriedade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคชเคคเฅเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Besitzer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berhak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั‚ัะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wล‚asnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰€ๆœ‰่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท possรฉdรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ propietario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผlk sahibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ์œ ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงู„ูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlastnรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlastnรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹ฅๆœ‰่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lastnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eigandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตะฝัˆั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒคแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผlk sahibi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ propietario

Etymology

The term 'propertied' originates from the root word 'property,' which comes from the Latin term 'proprietas,' meaning ownership or possession. This evolved through Old French 'propriete' before entering the English lexicon in the 14th century. Initially, 'property' was used broadly to signify possession, but as societal structures evolved, the word began to denote ownership of land or assets, particularly concerning class and wealth distinctions. 'Propertied' emerged in the English language to describe individuals or classes with substantial property holdings, especially during periods of significant socio-economic change. Over time, the societal implications of this term have reflected the inequalities present in various historical contexts, illustrating the longstanding connection between property ownership and power dynamics in society.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,817, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.