publican

UK
/ˈpʌblɪkən/
US
/ˈpʌblɪkən/

Translations

publicannoun
publicans
pl
UK
/ˈpʌblɪkən/
US
/ˈpʌblɪkən/
сборщик налогов
The publican collected taxes from the local merchants.
Сборщик налогов собирал налоги с местных торговцев.
The publican welcomed the travelers into his inn.
Трактирщик приветствовал путешественников в своем трактире.
Additional translations
владелец паба
хозяин таверны
Synonyms
tavern keeper
bar owner
pub owner

Definitions

publicannoun
A person who owns or manages a pub or tavern.
The publican greeted the regulars with a warm smile as they entered the pub.
A tax collector, especially in ancient Rome or biblical contexts.
In the parable, the publican humbly prayed for forgiveness.