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an owner of
/ən ˈoʊnər ɒv/
someone who possesses or controls
She is an owner of a successful tech startup.
This means she possesses and manages the startup.
general
a person or entity that has legal or practical control over something
He became an owner of the property after inheriting it.
He gained legal control over the property through inheritance.
The company is an owner of several patents.
The company legally possesses and controls these patents.
The phrase emphasizes possession or control, often in legal or business contexts.
Collocations
an owner of a businesssomeone who runs a companyan owner of propertysomeone who legally possesses land or buildings
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
Use 'an owner of' in formal contexts like legal documents or business reports. In casual speech, you might say 'owns' instead.
Gold Rule
Legal Context
In legal documents, 'an owner of' is often used to specify who has legal rights over something.
Word Origin
Derived from the combination of the indefinite article 'an' and the noun 'owner', which comes from Old English 'āgnian' (to own) and the suffix '-er' (one who does).
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in legal, business, and real estate contexts to specify possession or control. It is more formal than simply saying 'owns'.
Word Breakdown
an
indefinite article
articleowner
someone who possesses something
nounof
indicates possession or association
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