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homeownership

American

[hohm-ohn-er-ship] / ˈhoʊmˌoʊn ərˌʃɪp /

noun

the state or fact of owning a house, especially the house one lives in.

Example Sentences

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Shadow housing secretary James Cleverly said the Conservative policy "gave many thousands of people the chance to realise the dream of homeownership".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

His comments echoed the company’s argument in court that it created a path to homeownership for thousands of lower-income consumers whom risk-averse banks reject.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

This will not only provide extra protection during a storm, but the price relief could make a big difference in the ongoing costs of homeownership.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Millions of low-income seniors are struggling with the high cost of homeownership and insurance, like you, and the seemingly never-ending burden of rising rents.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

But I still could feel the power and rectitude that propelled her out of the projects and into homeownership.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates

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