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Definition of propertied
propertied
/ˈprɑː.pɚ.tid/
prop · er · tied
propertied Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adjective
1
Owning property, especially real estate or land (typically used of a social class or group).
Example
"In the nineteenth century, voting rights were initially restricted to the propertied classes."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the 17th century from the noun 'property' (ultimately from Latin 'proprietas', meaning ownership or a peculiar quality) and the suffix '-ed'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Propertied. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/propertied