Definition of latifundium
latifundia
play \ˌla-tə-ˈfən-dē-ə\: a great landed estate with primitive agriculture and labor often in a state of partial servitude
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Origin and Etymology of latifundium
Latin, from latus wide + fundus piece of landed property, foundation, bottom — more at bottom
First Known Use: 1869
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