shareholder

noun

share·​hold·​er ˈsher-ˌhōl-dər 

: one that holds or owns a share in property

especially : stockholder

shareholding

ˈsher-ˌhōl-diŋ 

noun

Examples of shareholder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In light of Musk’s recent endorsement of former President Donald Trump, and the CEO becoming a Republican megadonor this presidential election cycle, Tesla shareholders also submitted political questions ahead of the call. —Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 22 July 2024

More than 80% of enterprise leaders say that effective data management significantly drives the top line, bottom line, and shareholder value. —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 July 2024

While staffing cuts are understandable as media companies grapple with a soft ad market, fragmented audiences and pressure from shareholders, the constant stream of layoffs has taken a toll, upending veteran executives’ lives and careers. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 July 2024

Reality check: Like most shareholder votes these days, the results will come down to three investors: BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard. —Michael Flaherty, Axios, 17 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

shareholder

noun

share·​hold·​er -ˌhōl-dər 

: one that owns or holds a share in property

especially : stockholder

Legal Definition

shareholder

noun

share·​hold·​er

: one that owns a share in a fund (as a mutual fund) or property

especially : stockholder see also derivative action, equity sense 4c, proxy contest

shareholding adjective or noun