Definition

The condition of having legal rights to own and control a piece of land.

Example

Landownership can greatly affect a person's wealth and social status.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the concept of landownership?

Yeah, it’s interesting how it shapes societies.

I read that it can really affect people's wealth and opportunities.

Absolutely, landownership can lead to so many advantages in life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Landownership → It is formed from "land" (from Old English "land", meaning ground or soil) and "ownership" (from "own" (from Old English "agan", meaning to possess) and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of)). The word "landownership" refers to the state of possessing land or property.

Memory Tip

Think of 'land' as the ground you stand on and 'ownership' as the state of possessing something. This helps you remember that 'landownership' means having possession of land.

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