Etimology
own + -er
noun
owner (plural owners)
One who owns something.
(nautical, slang) The captain of a ship.
Examples
The police recovered the stolen car and returned it to its owner.
Sometimes the sound was close, as the owner of the voice was wandering just on the outside walls of his living quarters.
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synonyms
(one who owns): possessor, proprietor (of a business, etc)
related terms
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