Landlord

Definition

A person or organization that owns and leases apartments, buildings, or land to others.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈlændˌlɔrd/
• Respelling: LAND-lord (with "LAND" as in "hand" and "lord" as in "board")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈlændˌlɔːd/
• Respelling: LAND-lawd (with "LAND" as in "hand" and "lawd" as in "board")

In both dialects, "landlord" places the primary stress on the first syllable, "LAND." The American pronunciation includes a pronounced "lord" sound, while the British pronunciation has a longer "aw" sound in "lawd."

Etymology

From Middle English "lond", meaning 'land', and "hlāford", meaning 'lord', signifying "lord of the land."

Derivatives

• Landlady (female equivalent)
• Landlording
• Landlordism
• Landlordly
• Landlordship

Synonyms

• Proprietor
• Owner
• Freeholder

Antonyms

• Tenant
• Lessee
• Renter

Usage

Landlords are responsible for maintaining their properties and ensuring they meet legal standards. They collect rent from tenants and may also handle disputes or issues related to the property.

Related Terms

• Lease
• Rent
• Tenant
• Leasehold
• Property management

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Landlord (Noun): A person or entity that owns and rents out land, buildings, or apartments to tenants.
  • Example: "The landlord is responsible for fixing the plumbing issues in the apartment."

• Landlord (Noun): An owner of an estate in land.
  • Example: "The landlord of the large estate lived in the main house while renting out the cottages."