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

Including diverse stakeholders in the design phase of the model and ensuring inclusivity is a technical design decision, not a marketing one. —Sarah Choudhary, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025

The outflow increase occurred Aug. 1, and stakeholders downstream received advance notice, according to the Army Corps. —Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025

Below, find a portion of my interview with Anderson about prior authorization automation—and aligning stakeholders on a common goal. —Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025

Their stakeholders cared more about social justice (and their investors were less likely to have their backs through a crisis). —Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 6 Aug. 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