landlordism
An economic system under which a few private individuals own property, and rent it to…An economic system under which a few private individuals (landlords) own property, and rent it to tenants.
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable, usually)An economic system under which a few private individuals (landlords) own property, and rent it to tenants.
(uncountable, usually)A specific variation or implementation of such a system.
(uncountable, usually)The actions and behavior of a landlord.
Origin
From landlord + -ism.From landlord + -ism.
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Forms
plural: landlordisms| Singular | landlordism |
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uncountable
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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