Meaning Of The Word Land-poor

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land-poor in American English
owning land, often much land, but poor, or lacking ready money, because of high taxes on the land, its low yield, etc.
adjective: in need of ready money while owning much land

land-poor in British English
adjective: owning much unprofitable land and lacking the money to maintain its fertility or improve it

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