Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

latifundio

noun

la-ti-fun-dee-oh

Definition

A large landed estate or farm in a Spanish-speaking country.

Examples

The latifundio system has been a topic of significant social and economic debate in Latin America.
Many rural workers strive to improve their living conditions, as they are often employed in latifundios.
Reforms in agricultural policy are aimed at breaking up large latifundios to promote equity.

Meaning

The term ‘latifundio’ refers to a system of large agricultural estates that are often characterized by the cultivation of cash crops and high levels of labor, typically involving a significant disparity between owners and workers.