stakeholder

noun

stake·​hold·​er ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce stakeholder (audio)
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 noun

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Foreign broadcasters are often one of the key stakeholders in scheduling decisions. Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 July 2025 The third edition of the International Salon for Audiovisual Content (SICA) wrapped last week, bringing together creators, government officials, and industry stakeholders from across the continent and beyond for a content market that blended cultural pride with candid debate. Essie Assibu, Variety, 4 July 2025 Japanese tourism officials and industry stakeholders have ramped up efforts to reassure visitors of their safety, emphasizing reassurances by scientists. Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025 The book illustrates how sustained intellectual engagement can achieve what military force cannot, offering insights relevant to corporate strategy and stakeholder engagement. Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for stakeholder

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of stakeholder was in 1708

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“Stakeholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stakeholder. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

Legal Definition

stakeholder

noun
stake·​hold·​er ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce stakeholder (audio)
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

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