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Shipowner - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A shipowner is a person or company that owns one or more ships, typically responsible for their operation, maintenance, and use in transporting goods or passengers.

shipowner

/ˈʃɪpˌoʊnər/ /ˈʃɪpˌəʊnə/

Definition:

A person or company that owns one or more ships.

Synonyms:

shipmaster, vessel owner, maritime proprietor

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

ship renter, charterer

Common Collocations:

wealthy shipowner, Greek shipowner, fleet of a shipowner

Derivatives:

shipownership, shipowning

Usage Tips:

Use "shipowner" to refer to the legal owner of a vessel, not the operator or crew.

Common Phrases:

"shipowner's liability, " "shipowner's association, " "independent shipowner"

Etymology:

Derived from "ship" + "owner," first recorded in the early 19th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The shipowner inspected the new vessel yesterday.
  • 2. A wealthy shipowner donated to the maritime museum.
  • 3. The law protects the rights of every shipowner.
  • 4. The Greek shipowner expanded his fleet last year.

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