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landholder

/ˈlændˌhoʊl.dɚ/
land · hold · er
Plural:landholders
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Adjective:landholding
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• noun

1

A person who owns, leases, or legally occupies a piece of land.

Example

"The regional council consulted local landholders before approving the new irrigation project."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While often used interchangeably with 'landowner', 'landholder' is legally and historically broader, encompassing both those who own land outright and tenants or leaseholders who occupy and manage it.

• Nearby Words

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landgrab
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landing
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Early Modern English as a compound of 'land' and 'holder', modeled after legal terms describing feudal tenure.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Landholder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/landholder
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