proprietarian
- noun
- /prəˌpraɪəˈtɛəriən/
:
propietario
- As a successful proprietarian, she managed several restaurants across the city.
Examples
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Is he a proprietarian or just a manager?
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The proprietarian of the local cafe is very friendly.
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The proprietarian invested heavily in renovating the old building to attract new tenants.
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The proprietarian was responsible for all major decisions regarding the property.
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The proprietarian decided to expand his business into online sales to reach more customers.
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As a proprietarian of a successful bookstore, she often attends local author events to promote her store.
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The proprietarian took charge of the renovations to improve the value of his properties.
Synonyms
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1.0
A person who legally has something like a house or business
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3.4
A person or group that owns shares in a company
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4.8
A person who owns a business or building
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3.5
A person who owns land or a building and is responsible for its care
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3.5
A person who owns something together with other people
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8.5
A person who owns land or a building without a lease
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7.6
A woman who owns a business like a shop or hotel
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4.1
A person who owns property like a farm or house
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4.3
A person who owns part of a company
A person or organization that legally owns property such as a house
A person the law allows to own or keep something
A person who owns something with other people
Surface Forms
Morphology
proprietarian = proprietor (transparent) = propriet + arian
The meaning as an owner is directly derived from 'proprietor'.
Etymology
Proprietarian comes from the common words property and proprietor, which mean 'ownership' and 'owner'. A proprietarian can also mean a person who owns a business or property, like a shop owner, which is why it is used for a proprietor.