proprietor
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.pro·pri·e·tor
noun \prə-ˈprī-ə-tər\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
See Examples of PROPRIETOR
- She is the proprietor of the store.
- <the proprietor of a used-car dealership>
Origin of PROPRIETOR
alteration of 1proprietary
First Known Use: 1637
Learn More About PROPRIETOR
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: proprietorial
Previous Word in the Dictionary: proprietary stamp
All Words Near: proprietor
Previous Word in the Dictionary: proprietary stamp
All Words Near: proprietor
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up proprietor? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
