concessioner

Thân thiện

The concessioner sells popcorn and drinks from a colorful stand at the fair.

Definition

Noun: A person or company that holds or operates a concession. A concession is a right or privilege granted by a government, corporation, or other authority to conduct a specific type of business, often in a particular location, such as a park, stadium, or airport.

Usage

The term "concessioner" specifically refers to the entity that has been granted the concession. It is a formal or business term.

Examples

• The national park service awarded the contract to a new concessioner to manage the lodges and restaurants.
• As the stadium's official food concessioner, the company is responsible for all catering services.
• The concessioner operating the ferry service increased its prices this season.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in legal, governmental, and commercial contexts concerning contracts, leases, and permits.
• It can imply a monopolistic or exclusive right to operate within a defined area.

Variants and Related Words

• Concession (n): The right or license itself.
  • The company won the concession to develop the mineral resources.
• Concessionaire (n): A synonym for "concessioner," more commonly used in some contexts, especially for food and retail operations.
  • The concessionaire at the movie theater sells popcorn and drinks.

Synonyms

• Licensee
• Franchisee
• Holder
• Operator
• Grantee

Antonyms

• Grantor
• Licensor
• Franchisor

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone who holds or operates a concession

Từ đồng nghĩa

• concessionaire