Question

he was proprietor of a large estate, which bore the name of newland.
source: the loyalists of massachusetts and the other side of the american revolution
in this sentence, proprietor means:
○ a farmer who works land owned by someone else
○ a person who avoids social interaction
○ a holder or owner of land
○ a person who cares for animals or livestock

Explanation:

The context mentions "proprietor of a large estate", indicating ownership of land. The word "proprietor" generally means an owner or holder.

Answer:

C. a holder or owner of land