What does "franchisee" mean?

A holder of a franchise; a person who is granted a franchise.

What is a synonym for "franchisee"?

Common synonyms include: franchise, franchise.

How do you pronounce "franchisee"?

Pronounced //ˌfrænt͡ʃaɪ̯ˈziː//.

Franchisee

//ˌfrænt͡ʃaɪ̯ˈziː// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A holder of a franchise; a person who is granted a franchise.
"The critical milestone is the December 2020 timetable, when new franchisee East Midlands Railway is due to start operating electric trains southwards from Corby into London St Pancras."

Synonyms

All synonyms

franchise franchise

Example

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"The critical milestone is the December 2020 timetable, when new franchisee East Midlands Railway is due to start operating electric trains southwards from Corby into London St Pancras."

Etymology

From franchise + -ee.

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