First Known Use: 1637
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proprietor
noun pro·pri·e·tor \prə-ˈprī-ə-tər\
: a person who owns a business or property
Full Definition of PROPRIETOR
1
: one granted ownership of a colony (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 (as control or present use) less than absolute and exclusive right
— pro·pri·e·tor·ship \-ˌship\ noun
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Origin of PROPRIETOR
alteration of 1proprietary
PROPRIETOR Defined for Kids
proprietor
noun pro·pri·e·tor \prə-ˈprī-ə-tər\
Definition of PROPRIETOR for Kids
: a person who owns something : owner
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