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Definition of smallholding

smallholding

/ˈsmɔːlˌhəʊl.dɪŋ/
small · hold · ing
Plural:smallholdings
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• noun

1

British A piece of agricultural land that is smaller than a standard commercial farm, often cultivated by a single family for self-sufficiency or modest local trade.

Example

"They retired to the Welsh countryside to manage a five-acre smallholding with a few sheep, laying hens, and an apple orchard."

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• Nearby Words

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