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landowner

American  
[land-oh-ner] / ˈlændˌoʊ nər /

noun

  1. an owner own or proprietor of land.


landowner British  
/ ˈlændˌəʊnə /

noun

  1. a person who owns land

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Other Word Forms

  • landownership noun
  • landowning noun

Etymology

Origin of landowner

First recorded in 1725–35; land + owner

Example Sentences

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Long one of the largest landowners in Texas, the company has set its sights on putting data centers in the state’s petroleum-rich Permian Basin.

From Barron's

Long one of the largest landowners in Texas, the company has set its sights on putting data centers in the state’s petroleum-rich Permian Basin.

From Barron's

Setting up the Yainyongo community forest required years of negotiations between communities and local landowners to define the boundaries of their respective concessions.

From Barron's

"Roman ingots are exceptionally rare and represent a tangible link to Wales' Roman industrial past," said landowner and farmer Geraint Jenkins, who granted the detectorists permission to search on the land.

From BBC

The path to Durdle Door beach has been temporarily closed for "public safety" by landowner Lulworth Estate after the bottom section was washed away, leaving a steep drop.

From BBC