Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
previous-owner
Noun
ˈpriːviəs ˈoʊnɚ
Definition
The individual or entity that held ownership of an item or property before the current owner.
Examples
- The house was sold by the previous owner after living there for twenty years.
- If you have questions about the car’s history, contact the previous owner.
Meaning
Refers to the last person or group who owned something prior to the current ownership.
Synonyms
- Former owner
- Prior owner
- Predecessor
