Meaning Of The Word Publican

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publican
countable noun: A publican is a person who owns or manages a pub.

publican in American English
in ancient Rome, a collector of public revenues, tolls, etc.
noun: a person who owns or manages a tavern; the keeper of a pub

publican in British English
noun: (in Britain) a person who keeps a public house

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