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Synonyms & Similar Words
homeowner
resident
occupant
tenant
landlord
property owner
dweller
inhabitant
settler
colonist
pioneer
squatter
lessee
renter
boarder
lodger
householder
head of household
family man
paterfamilias
master of the house
lady of the house
housewife
homemaker
domestic
housekeeper
caretaker
steward
manager
administrator
proprietor
owner
holder
Meaning of Householder
A person who owns or rents a house, especially the main person in a household.
Definitions
- The person who owns, rents, or is otherwise responsible for a household.
- A person who manages or is in charge of a household, especially a family home.
- In some contexts, a householder can refer to the head of a household for census or tax purposes.
Etymology of Householder
The term "householder" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, combining "house" and "holder," referring to someone who holds or possesses a house.
Historically, the word has been used to denote the head of a household or the person responsible for managing a domestic establishment.
Example Uses
- The householders in the neighborhood were concerned about the rising property taxes.
- As the householder, it was her responsibility to ensure everyone had a place to sleep.
- The census form required the householder to provide detailed information about the occupants.