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Proprietor

usgb/prəˈpraɪətər/Volume
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Business Owner

Used to indicate ownership of a small or independent business, not typically a large corporation.

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After retiring, my uncle became the proprietor of a small bookstore.
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Personal Identity

In small towns, being a proprietor often associates a person's identity closely with their business.

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The village knows Mrs. Smith as the proprietor of the only florist in town.
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Not an Employee

Remember, a proprietor is always an owner, never an employee of the business.

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He started as a chef but now is the proud proprietor of his own restaurant.
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