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Synonyms & Similar Words
owner
manager
entrepreneur
businessman
businesswoman
employer
founder
director
executive
administrator
supervisor
overseer
controller
steward
caretaker
landlord
lady
landholder
possessor
holder
occupant
resident
tenant
leaseholder
freeholder
capitalist
industrialist
magnate
tycoon
financier
investor
shareholder
partner
associate
colleague
co-owner
co-proprietor
co-founder
Meaning of Proprietor
A person who owns or has a significant share in a business or property.
Definitions
- The owner of a business or property, especially a small one
- A person who has the legal right or title to something, especially a business or property
- The person who has control over or is responsible for a particular business, property, or activity
Etymology of Proprietor
The word "proprietor" comes from the Latin "proprietas," meaning "property" or "ownership," and the suffix "-or," which forms an agent noun, indicating a person who performs a particular action or has a particular role.
Historically, the term "proprietor" has been used since the 15th century to refer to the owner of a business, property, or other asset.
Example Uses
- The proprietor of the local shop has been in business for over 20 years.
- As the proprietor of the hotel, she is responsible for ensuring that all guests have a pleasant stay.
- The company's proprietor has decided to expand the business into new markets.