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Synonyms & Similar Words
landowner
proprietor
owner
possessor
holder
occupier
resident
inhabitant
dweller
householder
homeowner
tenant
lessee
landlord
lady of the manor
squire
esquire
gentleman
yeoman
farmer
agriculturist
planter
colonist
settler
pioneer
homesteader
rancher
grazier
pastoralist
villager
Meaning of Freeholder
A person who owns land or property outright, without any obligation to a superior landlord.
Definitions
- A person who holds land or property in fee simple, meaning they have absolute ownership and can sell, gift, or bequeath it as they wish.
- * A person who owns a freehold estate, which is a type of property ownership where the owner has the right to use, sell, or dispose of the property as they see fit.
Etymology of Freeholder
The word "freeholder" comes from the Old English words "frēo" meaning "free" and "hīegan" meaning "to hold" or "to possess".
Historically, a freeholder was a person who held land directly from the king, without any intermediate lords or vassals, and was therefore considered "free" from feudal obligations.
Example Uses
- The freeholder of the estate was responsible for maintaining the property and paying taxes on it.
- * As a freeholder, she had the right to sell her land to anyone she chose, without needing to obtain permission from a superior landlord.