nonlandowner

Elementary (A2)

IPA: //nɒnˈlændˌoʊnər//

KK: /nɑnˈlændˌoʊnər/

noun

Definition

A person who does not own any land.

Example

As a nonlandowner, she had to pay rent to live in the city.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how many people are nonlandowners in our city?

Yeah, it's surprising! A lot of folks rent instead of owning a home.

Exactly! I feel like being a nonlandowner has become the norm these days.

Definitely, especially with the rising real estate prices.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

tenant

lessee

renter

Antonyms

landowner

proprietor

freeholder

Root Explanation

Nonlandowner → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "landowner" (from "land" (Old English *land*, meaning ground or territory) and "owner" (from Old French *oignier*, meaning to possess)). The term "nonlandowner" refers to a person who does not possess or own land.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' to remember that a nonlandowner is someone who does not own land.

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