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allodian

|al-lo-di-an|

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/əˈloʊdiən/

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/əˈləʊdiən/

absolute land ownership

Etymology
Etymology Information

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

Historical Evolution

'allodium' transformed into the English word 'allodian' and eventually became the modern English word 'allodian.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'absolute ownership of land,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to or denoting a system of land ownership in which the land is owned absolutely, without any obligation to a superior authority.

The property was held in allodian tenure, free from any feudal obligations.

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Last updated: 2025/06/27 23:36