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anchor tenant

noun/ˈaŋkə ˈtɛnənt/

C1CEFR level
60/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

A large, prominent occupier whose presence draws footfall and secures a scheme's overall letting appeal.

Securing a supermarket as anchor tenant made it far easier to let the smaller retail units around it.

Topic: Real estate & property in Business English

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