Landlordism

Pronunciation: /ˈlændˌlɔːrdɪzəm/

Definitions of landlordism

noun a system or practice in which a person or group of people own and rent out properties to tenants

Example Sentences

A1 My landlordism is fair and reasonable, he always fixes things quickly.

A2 Landlordism can vary greatly depending on the individual property owner.

B1 The issue of landlordism has been a topic of debate in our community meetings.

B2 Some tenants feel oppressed by the landlordism in this building.

C1 The government is working on legislation to address the problems associated with landlordism.

C2 Landlordism has been a longstanding issue in urban areas, leading to calls for reform.

Examples of landlordism in a Sentence

formal Landlordism refers to the practice of owning and renting out properties for profit.

informal Dealing with landlordism can be a headache when repairs are needed.

slang I'm so over this whole landlordism thing, I just want to own my own place.

figurative The landlordism of corporate giants in the industry stifles competition and innovation.

Grammatical Forms of landlordism

• past tense: landlorded
• plural: landlordisms
• comparative: more landlordism
• superlative: most landlordism
• present tense: landlords
• future tense: will landlord
• perfect tense: have landlorded
• continuous tense: are landlording
• singular: landlordism
• positive degree: landlordism
• infinitive: to landlord
• gerund: landlording
• participle: landlorded

Origin and Evolution of landlordism

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'landlordism' originated from the combination of 'landlord' and the suffix '-ism' which denotes a practice, system, or ideology.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the system or practice of being a landlord, the term 'landlordism' has evolved to also carry negative connotations, referring to the exploitation or oppressive practices of landlords towards tenants.