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

But the push requires more cooperation between all industry stakeholders, Joe said. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 20 Dec. 2024

Musk, a close ally of Trump who has been tapped to co-lead a new agency tasked with cutting government spending and regulations, is seen as a stakeholder in the tech world who could potentially have sway with Republican holdouts. —Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024

Some experts acknowledged that insurers play a valuable role and must deal with a larger system where multiple stakeholders balance providing care with profit motives. —Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024

As businesses increasingly rely on AI for decision-making, ensuring accuracy and transparency will be essential for maintaining stakeholder trust. —Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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