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proprietor

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /prəˈpraɪətɚ/ · UK /prəˈpraɪətə/

proprietor means: A person who owns something, especially a shop, hotel, or other business.

noun

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A person who owns something, especially a shop, hotel, or other business.

  • The proprietor greeted us warmly.
  • He became the sole proprietor of the shop.
  • Several local proprietors attended the meeting.

How to use it: proprietor of something (She is the proprietor of a small hotel.)

Similar words: owner

Common phrases: sole proprietor, hotel proprietor, proprietor of something

Questions about proprietor

What does proprietor mean?

A person who owns something, especially a shop, hotel, or other business.

What is proprietor in other languages?

Türkçe: sahip · Español: propietario · Français: propriétaire · Deutsch: Inhaber · Italiano: proprietario · 日本語: 所有者

How do you pronounce proprietor?

In American English /prəˈpraɪətɚ/; in British English /prəˈpraɪətə/.

How do you use proprietor in a sentence?

The proprietor greeted us warmly. He became the sole proprietor of the shop.

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