토지나 건물 등을 법적으로 소유하고 있는 사람.
A person who has legal ownership of land, buildings, or other property.
예문:
"The sole proprietor of the estate decided to sell the land to a developer."
"Legal documents must be signed by the registered proprietor of the vehicle."
상점, 호텔, 식당 등 사업체를 소유하고 운영하는 사람.
The owner of a business establishment, such as a hotel, restaurant, or shop.
예문:
"The proprietor of the local bookstore greeted every customer by name."
"Many small business proprietors struggled during the economic downturn."
군주로부터 식민지에 대한 소유권과 통치권을 부여받은 사람.
An individual granted ownership and governing rights over a colony by a monarch.
예문:
"William Penn was the proprietor of the Province of Pennsylvania."
"The proprietors of the Carolinas were responsible for governing the new territory."