landowner
noun/ˈlændˌoʊnər/
Frequency rank: #11,610 most common English word
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially a large amount of it.
Example sentence
The local landowner decided to convert the unused fields into a community park.
Synonyms & related words
- proprietor
- landlord
- landholder
- squire
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