land reform

noun

1. any program, especially when undertaken by a national government, involving the redistribution of agricultural land among the landless.

land reform

noun

1. the redistributing of large agricultural holdings among the landless

Word History and Origins

Origin of land reform¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

Mr Hlophe added that the speech was "appalling" and silent on land reform without compensation - a central MK policy as well as a key issue nationally.

From BBC

Years later he left, demoralized by the movement’s limited results in areas like health access, education, land reform and employment.

From Washington Times

Almost all of the others were already the subject of consultations, having been trailed in last year's programme - like the land reform bill and the plans to crack down on misogyny.

From BBC

It praised the numbers as proof of the success of a controversial and often violent land reform process that began more than 20 years ago.

From Seattle Times

In other words, the Brazilian government spent $425 per year on average for a sustainable land reform project that covers an area four times the size of Washington, D.C.

From Seattle Times