English Explanatory Dictionary

landlordism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An economic system under which a few private individuals (landlords) own property, and rent it to tenants.
  2. A specific variation or implementation of such a system.
  3. The actions and behavior of a landlord.

Word forms

landlordism landlordisms

Etymology

From landlord + -ism.

Related words

capitalism socialism communism
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