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

Examples of landowner in a Sentence

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Tension rises between private property rights and public access, with landowners threatening to withdraw from access programs. Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026 Nearby landowners altered their properties to catch runoff, and critical land was purchased for conservation, according to Bob Shepherd who is part of a proud park volunteer group. ABC News, 4 June 2026 The landowners contemplated building a combination gas station/convenience store, but the property wasn’t quite large enough, Barry said. Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026 Miami Homes for All can also match landowners with affordable housing developers to help execute their plans. Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026 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 9 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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