landowner

UK: ˈlændˌəʊnə | US: ˈlændˌoʊnər

Definition

  1. n. a person who owns land, especially a large amount of land.

Structure
land <ground>own <possess>er <agent suffix>
Etymology

The word "landowner" combines three morphemes:

  1. "Land" (from Old English land, meaning "ground" or "territory")
  2. "Own" (from Old English āgen, meaning "to possess")
  3. "-er" (an agent suffix indicating a person who performs an action).
    The term emerged in Middle English, reflecting feudal and agricultural societies where possession of land signified wealth and power. The logical progression—land + ownership + person—creates a clear, functional term for property holders.
Examples

  1. The landowner leased part of his property to farmers.

  2. As a wealthy landowner, she had significant influence in local politics.

  3. The dispute arose between the landowner and the construction company.

  4. The new law requires landowners to maintain their fields properly.

  5. He inherited the title of landowner from his grandfather.