The landlord
Example: The landlord repairs the apartment before new tenants arrive
Definition
"The landlord" refers to a person who owns property, especially a building or apartment, and rents it out to tenants. This individual is responsible for maintaining the property and ensuring it is in good condition, as illustrated by the example phrase: The landlord repairs the apartment before new tenants arrive.
Etymology
The term "the landlord" originates from the Old English word 'landhlaford,' combining 'land' meaning ground or property, and 'hlaford' meaning guardian or keeper. Did you know that 'hlaford' is also the root of the modern word 'lord'? Thus, a landlord historically was the 'lord of the land,' responsible for its care and oversight.
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"The landlord" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 116 commonly used words.
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