noun

publican

Publican (noun) means the landlord (manager or owner) of a public house (“a bar or tavern, often also selling food and sometimes lodging; a pub”).

noun

The landlord (manager or owner) of a public house (“a bar or tavern, often also selling food and sometimes lodging; a pub”).

The manager or owner of 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.

Rhymes for publican

Mexican African pelican Vatican American Corsican Jamaican Anglican Dominican republican

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of publican?

"publican" (noun) means the landlord (manager or owner) of a public house (“a bar or tavern, often also selling food and sometimes lodging; a pub”).

What are the different meanings of publican?

"publican" has 2 main meanings: 1. The landlord (manager or owner) of a public house (“a bar or tavern, often also selling food and sometimes lodging; a pub”); 2. The manager or owner of a hotel.