land reform

noun

Definition of LAND REFORM

: measures designed to effect a more equitable distribution of agricultural land especially by governmental action; also : the resulting redistribution

First Known Use of LAND REFORM

1846

Rhymes with LAND REFORM

chloroform, cruciform, dendriform, dentiform, disciform, fungiform, funnelform, fusiform, letterform, microform, multiform, nonconform, racing form, thunderstorm, uniform, up a storm, vermiform

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