own·er 
/ˈoʊnɚ/ noun
plural own·ers /ˈoʊnɚ/ noun [count] : a person or group that owns something
▪ Who's the owner of that car? [=who owns that car?; whose car is that?] ▪ The restaurant's previous owner was unable to make a profit. ▪ Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a brand-new car! ▪ The stolen jewelry was found and returned to its rightful owner. — often used in combination ▪ dog-owners and cat-owners — see also homeowner, landowner
▪ Who's the owner of that car? [=who owns that car?; whose car is that?] ▪ The restaurant's previous owner was unable to make a profit. ▪ Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a brand-new car! ▪ The stolen jewelry was found and returned to its rightful owner. — often used in combination ▪ dog-owners and cat-owners — see also homeowner, landowner
— own·er·less adjective
▪ ownerless pets
▪ ownerless pets
