landlord

US /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/
UK /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/
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1.

a person who rents land, a building, or an apartment to a tenant

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Our landlord increased the rent by 10%.
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She complained to her landlord about the leaky roof.
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ownerproprietorlessorfreeholderhouseholder
2.

the owner of a pub or hotel

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The landlord pulled a pint of ale for the customer.
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The friendly landlord always greeted us with a smile.
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innkeeperpublicanhotelier