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

Given this expanding electronic kit bag, various stakeholders—from government agencies to local police, under the pretext of public safety—perpetuate the systemized encroachment on citizens’ private worlds. — David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026

In the BBBofC rules, there is no mention of the word ‘sauna’ but it is made clear in training courses for all stakeholders that their use is prohibited in the lead-up to bouts. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

There’s been a lot of great input that has been provided by industry stakeholders. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Collaboration among various stakeholders, including governments, academia, and private companies, is essential for developing and implementing ethical AI practices. — Nadine Hack, Forbes.com, 10 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