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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

They are less likely to marry than their never-displaced peers and also face a higher likelihood of delayed life milestones, such as homeownership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

If you do take them up on their offer, regardless of their opinion of your chosen property, it will be an added bonus on top of the excitement that homeownership already provides.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 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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