homeowner

[hohm-oh-ner]

noun

a person who owns a home.

Origin of homeowner

First recorded in 1940–45; home + owner

Related formshome·own·er·ship, home ownership, nounhome·own·ing, adjective

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Examples from the Web for homeownership

Contemporary Examples of homeownership

Disparities in homeownership are a major driver of the racial wealth gap, according to a recent study from Brandeis University.
How We Built the Ghettos
Jamelle Bouie
March 13, 2014
Poverty, obesity, homeownership, marital status and alcohol consumption were among the factors investigated.
Does Joblessness Lower Life Expectancy?
Justin Green
May 30, 2013
He says he wants to fix the failing public school system, lower the unemployment rate, and promote job training and homeownership.
Twagger Like Us: Marion Barry’s Last Hurrah
Caitlin Dickson
April 5, 2012

British Dictionary definitions for homeownership

homeowner

noun

a person who owns the house in which he or she lives

Derived Formshomeownership, noun

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Word Origin and History for homeownership

homeowner

also home-owner, 1892, American English, from home (n.) + agent noun of own (v.).