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Proprietor

usgb/prəˈpraɪətər/Volume
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Business OwnerPlay
Used to indicate ownership of a small or independent business, not typically a large corporation. SlideAfter retiring, my uncle became the proprietor of a small bookstore.
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Personal IdentityPlay
In small towns, being a proprietor often associates a person's identity closely with their business. SlideThe village knows Mrs. Smith as the proprietor of the only florist in town.
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Not an EmployeePlay
Remember, a proprietor is always an owner, never an employee of the business. SlideHe started as a chef but now is the proud proprietor of his own restaurant.