possessor

Word parts

possess + -or

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /pəˈzɛsə/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /pəˈzɛsɚ/

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Noun

Singular possessor

Plural possessors

1. (countable) A possessor of something is someone who has it.
   • Synonyms: owner and holder

   You are now the proud possessor of a university degree.

   Intelligence is a gift over which its possessor has little control.

Related words

• possess
• possession