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noun
A proponent of proprietarianism, that is, of proprietary colonies and proprietary government in colonial America.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
A person who owns property (a proprietor) or believes in proprietarianism, that is, that property is an absolute right.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: China
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noun
A stickler for proprieties.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare
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History
From proprietary + -an (or + -ian).
From propriety + -arian.
