landlord
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/ˈlændˌlɔrd/
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/ˈlændˌlɔːd/
property owner
Etymology
Etymology Information
'landlord' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'land' and 'lord', where 'land' meant 'ground or territory' and 'lord' meant 'master or ruler'.
Historical Evolution
'landlord' changed from the Middle English word 'landlorde' and eventually became the modern English word 'landlord'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'master of the land', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who rents out land or property'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person, especially a man, who rents land, a building, or an apartment to a tenant.
The landlord collected the rent from his tenants every month.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45