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 scientists now plan to collaborate with cement industry stakeholders to determine if the technology can be scaled for mass production. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

The change comes after Ottawa held a call with Canadian stakeholders on Tuesday. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026

Khosla’s group beat out a handful of other bidders, including a group led by billionaire Aditya Mittal, a Boston Celtics stakeholder and a member of one of India’s richest families. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Companies can choose issues connected to their businesses and stakeholders. — Scott M. Curran, Fortune, 26 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