landowning

lændˈaʊnɪŋ

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of land ownership, especially as a social or economic status

“The landed gentry, a landowning class, dominated English politics for centuries.”

2. noun

the state or fact of owning land

“Landowning is a privilege that few people take for granted.”

Synonyms

  • landed
  • propertied

Antonyms

  • landless
  • tenant