proprietariat
Proprietariat is a term that refers to the collective body of owners or proprietors of a particular entity, such as a business, property, or a nation. It emphasizes the concept of ownership and the rights and responsibilities that come with it. In a business context, the proprietariat would encompass all individuals or entities who hold shares or ownership stakes in the company. This can range from individual investors to large institutional shareholders. Their collective power influences the company's direction, management decisions, and profitability.
The term can also be applied to property ownership. For instance, the proprietariat of a real estate
In a broader, more abstract sense, proprietariat can sometimes be used to describe the ruling or owning