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 league will take its time to connect with stakeholders, including players, team officials and Players Association leadership. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

The city of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, property owners in the area and other community stakeholders will also be engaged in the process. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2026

Alliance, which was launched by two dozen major European film and TV markets in 2024, to jointly tackle challenges affecting stakeholders across the continent. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

At minimum, European governments, as major stakeholders in both Ukraine’s future and the security of the continent, should be involved as parties to the talks. — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 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