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Possessor vs Owner - What's the difference?

possessor | owner | Synonyms |

Owner is a synonym of possessor.



As nouns the difference between possessor and owner

is that possessor is agent noun of possess; one who possesses while owner is one who owns (something).

possessor

English

Alternative forms

* possessour (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • Agent noun of possess; one who possesses.

    • owner

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who owns (something).
    • Are you the owner of this car?
  • captain of a ship

    • Synonyms

    * (one who owns) possessor, proprietor

    Derived terms

    * ownership

    Related terms

    * own