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proprietor

noun

pro·​pri·​e·​tor prə-ˈprī-ə-tər How to pronounce proprietor (audio)
1
: one granted ownership of a colony (such as one of the original American colonies) and full prerogatives of establishing a government and distributing land
2
a
: a person who has the legal right or exclusive title to something : owner
b
: one having an interest (such as control or present use) less than absolute and exclusive right

Example Sentences

She is the proprietor of the store. the proprietor of a used-car dealership
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Word History

Etymology

alteration of proprietary entry 1

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of proprietor was in 1537

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