Freeholder

/ˈfriːhəʊldər/
noun

A person who owns their land or house completely, not renting or having a mortgage.

As a freeholder, she doesn't have to worry about paying rent or a mortgage each month.
Visual representation of "freeholder" - A person who owns their land or house completely, not renting or having a mortgage.

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  • become a freeholder
  • property freeholder

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noun

Elected official responsible for the management of a county in some US states.

He's running for freeholder in our county this year.
Visual representation of "freeholder" - Elected official responsible for the management of a county in some US states.

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  • county freeholder
  • freeholder board

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noun

A person who owns their land or house completely, not renting or having a mortgage.

As a freeholder, she doesn't have to worry about paying rent or a mortgage each month.
Visual representation of "freeholder" - A person who owns their land or house completely, not renting or having a mortgage.

Often appears as...

  • become a freeholder
  • property freeholder

Usage tips

Neutral

noun

Elected official responsible for the management of a county in some US states.

He's running for freeholder in our county this year.
Visual representation of "freeholder" - Elected official responsible for the management of a county in some US states.

Often appears as...

  • county freeholder
  • freeholder board

Usage tips

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Ownership Pride

The term implies pride in ownership, as the property is owned outright without debt.

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Becoming a freeholder gives you a sense of complete control over your property.
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Not a Renter

Emphasizes the difference between renting and owning, highlighting the full ownership aspect.

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As a freeholder of that apartment, she can make any renovations she likes.
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Full Responsibility

Owning as a freeholder means being responsible for all maintenance and repairs.

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Being a freeholder means I'm responsible for fixing the roof myself.
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Quote examples

Rodney Frelinghuysen

American Politician

I have supported the equal rights amendment since I was a freeholder. You won't find many people who can say that. I'm very proud of it.
Portrait of Rodney Frelinghuysen

Quote examples

Rodney Frelinghuysen

American Politician

I have supported the equal rights amendment since I was a freeholder. You won't find many people who can say that. I'm very proud of it.
Portrait of Rodney Frelinghuysen
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