proprietor
Translation
owner, proprietor, holder
Examples
The proprietor of the shop greeted us.
The proprietor of the shop greeted us.
He is the sole proprietor of the business.
He is the sole proprietor of the business.
Grammar Patterns
((proprietor)) of sth. the owner of sth. She is the proprietor of a small cafe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: owner, landlord, keeper
Etymology
From Latin 'proprius' (one's own). A proprietor is someone who owns property.
Memory Tips
A 'proprietor' has 'property'. The words look and sound similar.