Owner

Definition

Owner is a noun. It refers to a person or entity that possesses, holds, or has legal rights to something, such as property, assets, or belongings.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈoʊ.nɚ/
• Respelling: OH-ner

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈəʊ.nə/
• Respelling: OH-nuh

Etymology

The word "owner" originates from Middle English "owener," which comes from Old English "āgen" (own) combined with the agent suffix "-er." Its roots are in Proto-Germanic "*aiganą," meaning "to possess."

Derivatives

• Ownership (noun)
• Co-owner (noun)
• Overowner (noun, rare)
• Landowner (noun)
• Pet owner (noun)

Synonyms

• Proprietor
• Holder
• Possessor

Antonyms

• Borrower
• Tenant
• Lessee

Usage

The term "owner" is commonly used to describe someone who has legal or rightful possession of something. For example, "The owner of the car is responsible for its maintenance," or "The pet owner takes good care of their dog."

Related Terms

• Ownership: The state or fact of owning something.
• Property: Something that is owned.
• Custodian: A person who has responsibility for or looks after something.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A person or entity that legally possesses something:
  • Example: "The owner of the house decided to renovate it."
• Someone who holds or controls a particular object, property, or right:
  • Example: "She is the proud owner of a small business."
• A person who has responsibility for a pet or animal:
  • Example: "The dog’s owner takes it for walks every day."