householder

IPA/ˈhaʊshəʊldə(r)/
KK[hˈaʊshˌoldɚ]IPA/ˈhaʊshəʊldər/

householder — 名詞

  • householdersingular
  • householdersplural

1. a person who lives in a home that they either own or rent, and is considered res

1.名詞B2
釋義

戶長;屋主

擁有或租用房屋並負責管理的人

a person who lives in a home that they either own or rent, and is considered responsible for that property and the people living there

例句

The householder is responsible for making sure the property's gas and electrical systems are safe.

戶長有責任確保房屋的瓦斯與電氣系統安全無虞。

collocation: be responsible for

Our landlord asked every householder in the building to attend a fire-safety meeting.

房東要求大樓裡每一位戶長都參加消防安全會議。

collocation: every householder

同義詞
  • homeowner

    specifically someone who owns, not rents, their home

  • occupant

    any person living in a building, without implying legal responsibility

  • resident

    focuses on living somewhere, not on ownership or legal duty

  • head of household

    the person registered as responsible for a family unit, often used in census forms

用法筆記

Frequently used in official, legal, or administrative documents rather than casual conversation, where 'homeowner' or 'resident' is more common. Unlike 'homeowner', a householder may rent the property rather than own it.

常見錯誤

As a householder, I have to pay a mortgage every month.
As a homeowner, I have to pay a mortgage every month.
💡'householder' includes renters; 'homeowner' means you own the property.