1. Plural of ejido; communal lands in Mexico held in common by a village or group of peasants, typically used for agriculture.
Usage: Spanish origin; primarily used in Mexican and Latin American contexts; historical and legal term

Examples

• The ejidos system was established in Mexico to distribute land to peasant communities.
• Many families in rural Mexico depend on ejidos for their agricultural livelihood.
• The government reformed the ejidos program to allow for greater individual ownership.
• Ejidos represent an important part of Mexico's agrarian history and land distribution.
• Disputes over ejidos boundaries have been common in Mexican villages for generations.