landholder

noun

land·​hold·​er ˈland-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce landholder (audio)
Synonyms of landholdernext
: a holder or owner of land

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His great-grandfather had been a slave owner and large landholder; his parents were tenant farmers. — Charlie Lee, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025 But in numerous cases, landholders were not exactly fat cats. — Ian Johnson, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025 Yes, a key part of any successful project is starting with local communities and landholders. — The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes.com, 13 Jan. 2026 In 1816, his followers proposed a version that would compensate former landholders but still yield a payout of 4 pounds. — Will Glovinsky, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for landholder

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of landholder was in the 15th century

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landholder

noun
land·​hold·​er ˈland-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce landholder (audio)
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