landowner

noun

land·​own·​er ˈland-ˌō-nər How to pronounce landowner (audio)
: an owner of land
landownership noun
landowning adjective or noun

Examples of landowner in a Sentence

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Private landowners were also in the mix, bringing the risk of suburban development to the viewshed. Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2024 Prominent landowner Andrew Jackson, who possesses thousands of acres of critical habitat, is part of the effort. Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 22 Sep. 2024 Unpopular transports draw lawsuits In Iowa, landowners, legislators, counties and environmental advocates are appealing the decision of the Iowa Utilities Commission to approve an $8 billion carbon capture pipeline. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2024 Officials are keeping that under wraps but promise to engage with local leaders and landowners before any releases. Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for landowner 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1733, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of landowner was circa 1733

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“Landowner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landowner. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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landowner

noun
land·​own·​er ˈlan-ˌdō-nər How to pronounce landowner (audio)
: an owner of land
landowning adjective
landownership noun
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