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

In addition to Trump’s inauguration pastor, conservative stakeholders have encouraged companies to invest in bitcoin. —Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026

But several Council members expressed the need for more stakeholder feedback before reaching a decision, in addition to clarity around which sections of city code the penalties would directly apply to. —Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026

The donor community has plenty of money that can be put to optimal use if key stakeholders sense an opportunity to build on Sendek’s success. —Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026

The founder of the school intends to rebrand it, and Mayor Kaohly Her plans to pull a stakeholder group together to discuss the street's future. —Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 26 Mar. 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