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allodialist

|al-lo-di-a-list|

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/əˈloʊdiəˌlɪst/

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/əˈləʊdiəˌlɪst/

land ownership

Etymology
Etymology Information

'allodialist' originates from the Medieval Latin word 'allodium,' where 'al-' meant 'all' and 'odium' meant 'property.'

Historical Evolution

'allodium' transformed into the English word 'allodialist,' referring to someone who holds land in allodial tenure.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who holds land freely,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who holds land in allodial tenure, meaning they own the land outright without any feudal obligations to a superior.

The allodialist had complete control over his estate.

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Last updated: 2025/06/27 22:51