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real estate investment trust

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A listed company who primarily owns and manages real estate as a vehicle to investors.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

an investment trust that owns and manages a pool of commercial properties and mortgages and other real estate assets; shares can be bought and sold in the stock market

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: REIT

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: investment company, investment trust, investment firm, fund

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