landowner
Translation
landowner, proprietor, landholder
Examples
The local landowner owns most of the farms.
The local landowner owns most of the farms.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) landowner a person who owns land The local landowner owns most of the farms.
Similar Words
Synonyms: proprietor, landholder, property owner
Etymology
Comes from 'land' + 'owner'. Literally, someone who owns land.
Memory Tips
The word is very literal: a person who is the 'owner' of 'land'.