Definition

A person or entity that owns land or property.

Example

The landholder decided to sell a portion of their estate.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new landholder in our neighborhood?

Yeah, I heard they bought a huge property!

I wonder what they plan to do with all that land.

Maybe they'll build a park or something for everyone to enjoy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Landholder is formed from "land" (from Old English "land", meaning ground or territory) and "holder" (from Old English "holdan", meaning to keep or possess). The word refers to a person who possesses or owns land.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'keeps' ('holder') a piece of 'ground' ('land') — that's what a landholder is.

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