pemilik

Pemilik is an Indonesian noun meaning owner, proprietor, or possessor. It refers to the person who has ownership of a thing or asset. The term is formed from the root milik (belonging to, property) with the prefix pe-, yielding the agent noun for "the one who possesses".

In everyday and formal language, pemilik is used with a determiner or noun to specify what is owned, for example "pemilik rumah" (home owner), "pemilik perusahaan" (company owner), or "pemilik kendaraan" (vehicle owner). The term covers both tangible property and intangible assets, such as "pemilik hak cipta" (copyright owner).

In legal and administrative contexts, pemilik denotes the person recognized by law as the owner of property or rights. Ownership can be evidenced by documents such as sertifikat hak milik, akta jual beli, or other title deeds. Ownership may be held by individuals or corporations, and transfer of ownership occurs through sale, gift, inheritance, or other legal mechanisms.

Related terms include milik (belonging to), kepemilikan (ownership), and hak milik (ownership right). The distinction between pemilik and pemegang (holder) is common in Indonesian; pemilik implies established ownership, while pemegang may refer to temporary possession or custody.