own ‧ er S2 W2 /ˈəʊnə $ ˈoʊnər/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
[ Word Family: verb : ↑ own , ↑ disown ; noun : ↑ owner , ↑ ownership ]
someone who owns something
owner of
I met the owner of the local hotel.
original/previous/new owner
the club’s new owners
He was now the proud owner of a bright red sports car.
car-owner/dog-owner etc
Dog-owners have been warned to keep their animals under control.
home-owner (=someone who owns their house)