landowner

noun

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

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And the Florida Legislature passed a 2018 law that required the county to sue landowners to prove customary use. — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026 But, turmoil strikes as El Paso offers lucrative water deals to neighboring landowners. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 These landowners, largely in the Central Valley and the Central Coast, would no longer have to pay fees for the conversions. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 The other 22 permits will go to landowners of large private properties where bears roam. — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for landowner

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First Known Use

circa 1733, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Sep. 2026.

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