landowning means in possession of real estate (i.e. land).
Etymology
From land + owning.
adj
- In possession of real estate (i.e. land).“The landowning citizens of the county will object to the increased property tax, but those who rent won't care.”
- Of or pertaining to the ownership of land.“landowning rights”
noun
- A portion of land belonging to a landowner; a smallholding.