Homeowner Meaning in English

word

US

ˈhoʊˌmoʊnɝ

HOHM-oh-ner

UK

hˈəʊməʊnɐ

HOHM-oh-nuh

Definition

A homeowner is a person who owns the house or apartment they live in.

Usage & Nuances

Usually refers to the legal owner, not a renter. Often used in contexts about repairs, property taxes, or real estate. Common collocations: 'first-time homeowner', 'homeowner's insurance', 'homeowner association'.

• Spanish: propietario de vivienda - dueño de casa
• Portuguese (BR): proprietário - dono de casa
• Portuguese (PT): proprietário - dono de casa
• Chinese (Simplified): 房主 - 屋主
• Chinese (Traditional): 房主 - 屋主
• Hindi: मकान मालिक
• Arabic: مالك المنزل
• Bengali: গৃহস্বামী - বাড়ির মালিক
• Russian: домовладелец
• Japanese: 住宅所有者
• Vietnamese: chủ nhà
• Korean: 주택 소유자
• Turkish: ev sahibi
• Urdu: گھر کا مالک
• Indonesian: pemilik rumah

Example Sentences

The homeowner painted his house last weekend.

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Every homeowner must pay property taxes.

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The homeowner was happy with the new kitchen.

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Being a homeowner comes with a lot of responsibility.

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The meeting is for homeowners only, no tenants allowed.

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After years of renting, she finally became a homeowner.

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