owner
UK: ˈəʊnə | US: ˈoʊnər
n. a person who owns something
n. (legal) the rightful possessor of property or rights
The word "owner" derives from the Old English verb āgnian (to possess), which evolved into Middle English owen (to own). The suffix -er (from Old English -ere) denotes an agent or person associated with an action. Thus, "owner" literally means "one who owns." The term has retained its core meaning of possession throughout its evolution, reflecting a straightforward morphological construction.
The owner of the bakery greeted customers warmly.
She became the proud owner of a vintage car.
The dog's owner put up posters when it went missing.
As the property owner, he was responsible for maintenance.
The restaurant owner introduced a new menu this week.