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proprietors
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proprietors is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, proprietors is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofproprietors
1noun
- An owner.
- A sole owner of an unincorporated business, also called a sole proprietor.
- One of the owners of an unincorporated business, a partner.
- (history) One or more persons to whom a colonial territory is assigned, like a fief, including its administration.
Example: "From 10 September 1621 till 12 June 1632, Sir William Alexander, styled Earl of Stirling and Viscount of Canada, was proprietor of the Scottish colony Nova Scotia."
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