landowner

noun

land·​own·​er ˈland-ˌō-nər How to pronounce landowner (audio)
Synonyms of landownernext
: an owner of land
landownership noun
landowning adjective or noun

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The compound dates back 92 years with roots tied to early lakefront development along the East Shore and a preservation-minded era when landowners organized to protect the forest setting. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026 Business records obtained at the time by the Columbus Dispatch linked Microsoft founder Bill Gates to the entity, but Savion didn't respond to inquiries about the ruling or the project landowner. CBS News, 31 May 2026 French maintained a tight lead against incumbent Jim Wright, a fifth-generation rancher running for his second term whose primary campaign priorities included reducing red tape for new oil production, plugging orphan wells, and defending landowner rights. Emily Holshouser may 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026 By February, the landowner — the University of Hawaii Foundation — had done just that, giving it ownership of the tower. Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for landowner

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First Known Use

circa 1733, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of landowner was circa 1733

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“Landowner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landowner. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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landowner

noun
land·​own·​er ˈlan-ˌdō-nər How to pronounce landowner (audio)
: an owner of land
landowning adjective
landownership noun

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