a person who possesses something
from Old English agnere, from agan 'to possess'
One who bears the burden and privilege of possession
Ownership language historically centered on male property holders; 'owner' reinforced patriarchal control of land, household, and dependents as interchangeable commodities.
Use 'owner' neutrally when referring to current property holders of any gender, but recognize that access to ownership has been gendered historically.
["proprietor","stakeholder","steward"]
Women's property ownership rights were systematically denied until late 19th-20th centuries; recognizing women as property owners and economic agents is recent legal progress.
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