Landholdings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A collection of properties owned by an individual or institution, encompassing diverse land types like agricultural, residential, or commercial estates
2. The total area of real estate held by a person or entity, which may include agricultural land, private homes, and business properties
3. Areas of land owned collectively by an individual or organization, often including various types such as farms, urban plots, or business sites

Etymology: "Landholdings" is the plural of "landholding," a compound made from "land" and "holding." Both parts are old English words: "land" comes from Old English "land," and "holding" is the noun use of "hold," so the compound describes simply the thing held: a stretch of land in someone's possession. The plural form counts separate parcels or the total of several such holdings, which is why it is so often used in property records, estate accounts and business filings.

Synonyms: estates, properties, lands