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landowner

American  
[land-oh-ner] / ˈlændˌoʊ nər /

noun

  1. an owner own or proprietor of land.

landowner British  
/ ˈlændˌəʊnə /

noun

  1. a person who owns land

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Other Word Forms

  • landownership noun
  • landowning noun

Etymology

Origin of landowner

First recorded in 1725–35; land + owner

Example Sentences

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Parts of the national park were badly damaged last summer by what landowners described as the biggest wildfire in Scottish history.

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Environmental consulting firm Icon, brought in by the landowner, said the council had not provided the legal or technical evidence needed to justify the works.

From BBC

The government said the 12-week consultation would be a chance for the public, landowners, animal welfare organisations, hunts and rural groups to give their views on a range of issues.

From BBC

There has been a lot of talk about the Freightliner terminal, but they are just one of multiple landowners.

From BBC

They could make use of powers to compulsorily purchase land where "reasonable efforts" do not lead to an an agreement with landowners.

From BBC

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