landcommittee
nounUK /ˈlænd kəˌmɪti/
US /ˈlænd kəˌmɪti/
A group of people who meet to talk about and decide things about land.
The landcommittee met on Tuesday to decide where the new park should go.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A local group that settles questions about who owns or may use pieces of land.
The village landcommittee helped two families agree on where the fence should stand.
3. A team that checks and cares for a piece of land, such as a farm or park.
The landcommittee walked the fields each spring to check the soil and fences.
4. A meeting of people chosen to give advice about using land for building or farming.
At the landcommittee, the farmers and builders shared their ideas about the empty lot.