adj
landed
LAND-ihd
adj
1
Owning land, especially a large amount of it, as a source of wealth or status.
"The landed gentry once controlled most of the county."
How to Use Landed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone or something built on ownership of land — most often heard in "landed gentry" or "landed property."
Common pairings
landed gentry
landed property
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