CEFR B2

proprietor

noun

Meaning

The owner of a business or a property.

Examples

The proprietor of the antique shop greeted every customer personally.
As the sole proprietor, she was responsible for all aspects of the company.

Synonyms: owner, owner-operator, lessee, freeholder

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proprietor (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /prəˈpraɪətər/

Definition

The owner of a business or a property.

Examples

The proprietor of the antique shop greeted every customer personally.
As the sole proprietor, she was responsible for all aspects of the company.
The new proprietor decided to renovate the historic hotel.

Synonyms of proprietor

Words with a similar meaning to proprietor:

owner
owner-operator
lessee
freeholder

Antonyms of proprietor

Words with the opposite meaning to proprietor:

employee
tenant

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