landowner

[ land-oh-ner ]

noun

1. an owner own or proprietor of land.

landowner

/ ˈlændˌəʊnə /

noun

1. a person who owns land

Derived Forms

• ˈlandˌownerˌship, noun
• ˈlandˌowning, nounadjective

Other Words From

• landowner·ship noun
• landowning noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of landowner¹

First recorded in 1725–35; land + owner

Example Sentences

Mr Barton said the government's attempts to target the wealthiest landowners who were investing in farms to avoid inheritance tax could see small farms like his ultimately sold off.

From BBC

However, major landowners and landgrabbers often clear huge areas to use them as pastures or for arable farming.

From Science Daily

That has brought the disease to the door of landowners like Martin Cunningham who is a fourth generation farmer on Divis.

From BBC

When the landowner found a knife on the ground, the two had a confrontation.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Grindal, who has two sons, aged 17 and 19, said he could be hit twice by the changes – on handing down the family farm, and if landowners sell off the land he rents.

From BBC

Related Words

• holder
• partner
• proprietor