non-proprietor
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/nɑn-prəˈpraɪətər/
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/nɒn-prəˈpraɪətə/
(proprietor)
owner of a business
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-proprietor' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'proprietor' from Latin 'proprietarius', meaning 'owner'.
Historical Evolution
'Proprietor' changed from the Latin word 'proprietarius' and eventually became the modern English word 'proprietor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'proprietor' meant 'owner', and 'non-proprietor' was formed to mean 'not an owner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who does not own a business or property.
The non-proprietor had no say in the business decisions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42