Definitions for landlordismˈlænd lɔrˌdɪz əm
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
land•lord•ismˈlænd lɔrˌdɪz əm(n.)
the system under which privately owned property is leased or rented to others.
Origin of landlordism:
1835–45
Wiktionary
landlordism(Noun)
An economic system under which a few private individuals (landlords) own property, and rent it to tenants.
landlordism(Noun)
A specific variation or implementation of such a system.
Webster Dictionary
Landlordism(noun)
the state of being a landlord; the characteristics of a landlord; specifically, in Great Britain, the relation of landlords to tenants, especially as regards leased agricultural lands
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