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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.

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Word Description / Examples
owner

Owner is a general term for anyone who possesses something, especially property or a business. It is commonly used in everyday language and doesn't imply any specific context or formality.

  • She is the owner of a beautiful house by the beach.
  • The dog was returned to its rightful owner.
holder

Holder refers to someone who possesses or controls something, often in a temporary or official capacity. It is commonly used to describe someone who has a document, title, or official position.

  • She is the holder of the world record in the 100-meter dash.
  • The ticket holder can enter the concert without waiting in line.
possessor

Possessor is similar to owner but is less commonly used in everyday speech. It often has a formal tone and can imply a sense of control or dominance over something.

  • He is the proud possessor of many rare artifacts.
  • The possessor of the hidden treasure will be very wealthy.

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.