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Proprietors: meaning, definitions and examples

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proprietors

 

[ prəˈpraɪətərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business ownership

Proprietors are individuals or entities that own and operate a business or property. They have full control over the management and decision-making of their assets.

Synonyms

holder, owner, possessor

Examples of usage

  • The proprietors of the restaurant decided to expand their menu.
  • As a small business proprietor, she was responsible for all aspects of the company.
  • The proprietors of the building were considering selling it to a developer.

Translations

Translations of the word "proprietors" in other languages:

🇵🇹 proprietários

🇮🇳 स्वामियों

🇩🇪 Eigentümer

🇮🇩 pemilik

🇺🇦 власники

🇵🇱 właściciele

🇯🇵 所有者

🇫🇷 propriétaires

🇪🇸 propietarios

🇹🇷 sahipler

🇰🇷 소유자

🇸🇦 المالكين

🇨🇿 vlastníci

🇸🇰 vlastníci

🇨🇳 所有者

🇸🇮 lastniki

🇮🇸 eigendur

🇰🇿 иелері

🇬🇪 მფლობელები

🇦🇿 sahiblər

🇲🇽 propietarios

Etymology

The word 'proprietors' originated from the Latin word 'proprietas', meaning ownership or property. It has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to individuals who possess or have legal title to something. Over time, it has evolved to encompass business owners and those who manage properties.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,831 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.