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householder

American  
[hous-hohl-der, -ohl-] / ˈhaʊsˌhoʊl dər, -ˌoʊl- /

noun

  1. a person who holds title to or occupies a house.

  2. the head of a family.


householder British  
/ ˈhaʊsˌhəʊldə /

noun

  1. a person who owns or rents a house

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Other Word Forms

  • householdership noun
  • nonhouseholder noun

Etymology

Origin of householder

First recorded in 1350–1400, householder is from the Middle English word housholdere. See house, holder

Example Sentences

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"While council does not operate a pest control service, our officers have been providing information and advice to householders on pest control and effective ways to deal with unwelcome rodents," the spokesperson said.

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The Winter Fuel Allowance can be paid to all eligible householders receiving Income Support.

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People are rallying together to help householders and businesses hit by unprecedented flooding in Monmouth, according to the local MP.

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While rebalancing energy policy costs could lower electricity bills, it could increase them for householders using gas boilers.

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Individuals of state pension age, up to 79 years old, who are not living with another eligible person, will receive £200, while single householders aged 80 or older receive £300.

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