raɪˈoʊtwɑːri

Definitions

1. noun

A system of land taxation in India, introduced by the British during the 19th century, where land revenue was paid directly to the government by the cultivator.

“The ryotwari system allowed the cultivators to manage their land more independently.”

2. noun

A cultivator or landholder who pays land revenue directly to the government under the ryotwari system.

“The ryotwari was responsible for paying a significant portion of the land revenue.”