landowner
|land-own-er|
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/ˈlændˌoʊnər/
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/ˈlændˌəʊnə/
land possessor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'landowner' originates from Middle English, combining 'land' meaning 'ground or territory' and 'owner' meaning 'one who possesses'.
Historical Evolution
'landowner' evolved from the Middle English term 'landowne' and eventually became the modern English word 'landowner'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who possesses land', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who owns land, especially a large amount of land.
The landowner decided to sell a portion of his estate.
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Last updated: 2025/01/20 19:51