noun
publican
Publican (noun) means a person who runs or owns a pub.
noun
1
A person who runs or owns a pub.
2
A person who owns or runs a hotel.
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Etymology
Probably from public house (“(Britain) bar or tavern, often also selling food and sometimes lodging, pub”) or public (“open to all members of a community”) + -an (suffix forming agent nouns), apparently originally used humorously.
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What is the meaning of publican?
"publican" (noun) means a person who runs or owns a pub.
What are the different meanings of publican?
"publican" has 2 main meanings: 1. A person who runs or owns a pub; 2. A person who owns or runs a hotel.
