self-owned
|self/owned|
B2
🇺🇸
/sɛlf oʊnd/
🇬🇧
/sɛlf əʊnd/
personal ownership
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-owned' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'one's own person,' and 'owned,' meaning 'possessed or controlled.'
Historical Evolution
'self-owned' evolved from the concept of individual ownership, emphasizing personal possession and control.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'owned by oneself,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
owned by oneself; not owned by another entity or person.
The company is self-owned and operated by the founder.
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Last updated: 2025/01/22 18:19