Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hacendado
Noun
/ɑː.senˈdɑː.ðoʊ/
Definition
A hacendado is a person who owns a large estate, especially in the countryside, primarily for agricultural purposes.
Examples
- The hacendado managed his estate with great care, ensuring that all crops were harvested on time.
- Many hacendados in the region face challenges due to climate change affecting their agricultural practices.
- The hacendado held an annual festival to celebrate the harvest with the local community.
Meaning
This term often refers to someone who possesses vast lands dedicated to farming and livestock, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries.
Synonyms
- Landowner
- Estate owner
- Farmer
