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

The Apollo investment is a combination of debt and equity in Yankee Global Enterprises (YGE), and the Steinbrenners and some LP stakeholders sold some of their shares. — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2026

On Thursday, Paramount received the Federal Communications Commission’s blessing to bring in Middle Eastern royal families as significant stakeholders of the combined company. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Officials said public feedback collected through workshops, stakeholder meetings, pop-up events and previous surveys has identified congestion, unreliable travel times, safety and limited alternatives to driving as recurring concerns. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026

In the design phase, businesses should assess purpose, stakeholders, harms and necessity. — Ipsita Mohanty, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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