non-proprietors
|non/pro/prie/tors|
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/nɑn-prəˈpraɪətərz/
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/nɒn-prəˈpraɪətəz/
(non-proprietor)
not an owner
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-proprietor' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'proprietor' from Latin 'proprietarius', meaning 'owner'.
Historical Evolution
'Proprietor' evolved from the Latin 'proprietarius' through Old French 'proprietaire', eventually becoming the modern English word 'proprietor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'proprietor' meant 'owner of property', and 'non-proprietor' has always meant 'not an owner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals or entities that do not own property or a business.
The non-proprietors were not allowed to vote on the company's future.
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Last updated: 2025/02/09 06:24