CEFR B1

private land

noun phrase

Meaning

Land that is owned by an individual or a private organization, as opposed to public land which is owned by the government or available for public use.

Examples

The private land was fenced off to prevent trespassers from entering.
The company bought a large area of private land to build a new factory.

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private land (B1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈlænd/

Definition

Land that is owned by an individual or a private organization, as opposed to public land which is owned by the government or available for public use.

Examples

The private land was fenced off to prevent trespassers from entering.
The company bought a large area of private land to build a new factory.

How to Use private land

own private land (verb phrase): to have ownership of private land — "The family has owned private land for generations."
buy private land (verb phrase): to purchase private land — "The company bought a large area of private land for development."

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