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landowning

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

In possession of real estate (i.e. land).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The landowning citizens of the county will object to the increased property tax, but those who rent won't care.

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Of or pertaining to the ownership of land.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • landowning rights

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A portion of land belonging to a landowner; a smallholding.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From land + owning.