landowners

noun

plural of landowner
as in landlords

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  1. landlords
  2. owners
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  • As a result, researchers say corporate landlords may face less pressure to keep tenants happy, resolve issues quickly, or keep rental prices low.
    — Monique John, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • In 1381, England’s working class grabbed their pitchforks and rose against tyrannical landlords, extortionate taxes, and the stranglehold of serfdom.
    — Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of landlords
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  • Safety begins with owners and boards and extends to every employee operating an attraction.
    — Dennis Speigel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than bringing the entire vehicle to the charger, owners can take the batteries indoors and plug them into a regular 230-volt household socket.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2026
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“Landowners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landowners. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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