landowner

noun

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

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Hart Howerton worked closely with the landowners to ensure each home fits naturally into the landscape. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025 The two biggest landowners in Ransom, the Kirkland and Collins families, have been feuding for generations. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025 The majority of the easements for the existing state trail corridor were acquired between 2007 and 2010 following consideration of potential options, community support and landowner interest, Skaar said. Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025 This included prominent businessmen, landowners, poets, novelists, and local officials who were detested for abetting Japanese rule. Kornel Chang september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for landowner

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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 2 Oct. 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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