Definition

Not having any land or property.

Example

The landless farmers struggled to find a place to live and work.

Conversation

I read an article about how many people are landless in urban areas.

That's really interesting! It must be tough for them to find affordable housing.

Yeah, I can't imagine living without any land of my own.

Exactly, it really highlights the need for better housing solutions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Landless → It is formed from "land" (from Old English *land*, meaning ground or territory) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "landless" means without land or territory.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') any 'ground' or 'territory' ('land') — that's what landless means.

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