Landholder
(noun)
A person who owns or holds a piece of land, especially as an investment.
Origin:
From middle english word 'landholde' meaning 'one who holds or owns land'.
Examples:
- The landholder was a wealthy businessman.
- The landholder owned several acres of prime real estate.
- The landholder was proud of his property and kept it in pristine condition.
- The government offered incentives to the landholders to conserve their lands.
- The landholder was generous and allowed the public to use his land for picnics.