stakeholder

noun

stake·​hold·​er ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər 

1

: a person entrusted with the stakes of bettors

2

: one that has a stake in an enterprise

3

: one who is involved in or affected by a course of action

stakeholding

ˈstāk-ˌhōl-diŋ 

noun

Examples of stakeholder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hobbs' approach, which was the result of a complex collaboration between academic experts, state leaders and local stakeholders, has been widely praised. —Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025

The subsidiary is partially owned by Ubisoft stakeholder Tencent. —Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025

Of course, half the stakeholders on Lyft are the drivers who are making a living there. —Fortune Editors, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025

In a joint letter sent to top lawmakers, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, more than 50 aviation unions, trade groups, and stakeholders warned that halting federal operations would jeopardize safety and economic stability. —Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stakeholder

• officeholder
• beholder
• bondholder
• cardholder
• freeholder
• householder
• landholder
• leaseholder
• lienholder
• placeholder
• shareholder
• slaveholder

Legal Definition

stakeholder

noun

stake·​hold·​er ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər 

1

: a person holding property or owing an obligation that is claimed by two or more adverse claimants and who has no claim to or interest in the property or obligation

2

: a person having an interest or share in a commercial undertaking