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Synonyms & Similar Words
proprietor
owner
lessor
renter
landlord
landlady
property owner
estate owner
freeholder
leaseholder
tenant
occupier
resident
dweller
inhabitant
householder
homeowner
lessor
proprietor
landholder
real estate owner
building owner
apartment owner
condo owner
house owner
flat owner
rooming house owner
boarding house owner
innkeeper
hotelier
property manager
caretaker
steward
agent
manager
administrator
proprietorship
ownership
Meaning of Landlord
A person who owns and rents out land, a building, or an apartment to a tenant.
Definitions
- A person who owns and rents out land, a building, or an apartment to a tenant.
- The owner of a building or land who leases it to someone else.
- A person who has the right to rent or lease a property to another person.
Etymology of Landlord
The word "landlord" originated in the 13th century from the Old English words "land" and "hlaford" (lord), referring to the owner of a plot of land.
Historically, the term "landlord" was used to describe a person who owned a large area of land and rented it out to tenants, often in a feudal system.
Over time, the term has evolved to include owners of buildings and apartments who rent them out to tenants.
Example Uses
- The landlord of the building increased the rent for all tenants.
- As a landlord, she was responsible for maintaining the property and collecting rent.
- The new landlord was more lenient than the previous one and allowed pets in the building.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
tenant
renter
occupier
resident
dweller
inhabitant
householder
homeowner
lessee
occupant
user
borrower
buyer
sharer
cohabiter
squatter
trespasser
invader
intruder
encroacher
interloper