American English pronunciation
How to pronounce proprietors
IPA transcription: [pɹəp'ɹaɪətɚz]
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Noun
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(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
“he is the owner of a chain of restaurants”
Usage examples
- It was originally known as "Goresburgh" for the proprietors of the Gore Hotel.
- One of the proprietors of the mine was a principal shareholder in the company.
- Elias Curtis was the first proprietors' clerk.
- Family farms include not only sole proprietorships and family partnerships, but also family corporations.