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Term: Plantation Owner

Definition:

A plantation owner refers to an individual who owns and oversees a large agricultural estate, typically dedicated to the cultivation of cash crops such as cotton, sugar, or tobacco. Plantation owners are responsible for managing the daily operations and workforce on the plantation.

Examples:

Noun - Occupation:

1. The plantation owner employed hundreds of workers to harvest sugarcane fields.

2. During the 18th century, plantation owners in the southern colonies of America played a vital role in the economy.

Noun - Historical Context:

1. The legacy of plantation owners in the antebellum South is fraught with issues of slavery and racial inequality.

2. Many plantation owners in the Caribbean amassed great wealth by exploiting enslaved Africans.

Noun - Local Usage:

1. In some local communities, the term "plantation owner" may also refer to someone who owns a large estate with extensive gardens and landscaping.

2. The historic mansion was converted into a bed and breakfast by the new plantation owner.

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