Meaning of the word proprietor in English

What does proprietor mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

proprietor

US /prəˈpraɪə.t̬ɚ/
UK /prəˈpraɪə.t̬ɚ/

Noun

1.

a person who owns a particular type of business, especially a hotel or store:

Example:
a hotel/newspaper proprietor
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