landowner

noun

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

Examples of landowner in a Sentence

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County board intervenes The project has brought the ire of local residents during the past year, as landowners in the area have voiced concerns about possible impacts to property taxes, wildlife and agricultural land, among other issues. Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025 For now, Hill is guiding fellow landowners in how to have a say as the lengthy approvals process unfolds. Bracey Harris, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2025 But the state found landowners in Colorado unwilling to sell. The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025 Sometimes, landowners fought against trails through their private property. Pam Leblanc, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for landowner

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1733, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 12 Nov. 2025.

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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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