proprietor

noun
UK: /prəˈpraɪətər/
US: /prəˈpraɪətər/

  1. The owner of a business, or a holder of property.

    1. The proprietor runs the store.
    2. The restaurant proprietor is responsible for all debts and obligations of company.

  2. A person who has the exclusive right or title to something.

    1. He is the proprietor of the land.
    2. The proprietor of the invention obtained a patent to prevent unauthorized replication.

Synonyms

owner landlord

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "proprietor" in English means: The owner of a business, or a holder of property., A person who has the exclusive right or title to something..

The phonetic transcription of "proprietor" is /prəˈpraɪətər/ in British English and /prəˈpraɪətər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "proprietor": owner, landlord.

Example usage of "proprietor": "The proprietor runs the store.". More examples on the page.