family-owned
|fam-i-ly-owned|
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/ˈfæmɪli oʊnd/
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/ˈfæmɪli əʊnd/
family-managed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'family-owned' originates from the combination of 'family' and 'owned', where 'family' refers to a group of related individuals and 'owned' means to possess or have control over something.
Historical Evolution
'Family-owned' has been used in English to describe businesses or properties managed by family members.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'owned by a family', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
owned and operated by members of a family.
The restaurant is family-owned and has been in business for over 30 years.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45