Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

freeholder

Noun

/ˈfriːˌhoʊldər/

Definition

A person who owns a freehold estate in land or property.

Examples

As a freeholder, she had the right to make changes to her property without seeking permission from a landlord.
The local council offers support to freeholders looking to improve their homes.
He inherited the status of freeholder from his father, who owned several acres of land.

Meaning

A freeholder has full ownership of their property for an indefinite period of time, unlike leaseholders who possess property under a lease agreement with a specific duration.