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

By investing in infrastructure and assuming the associated risks, these services allow stakeholders to operate without altering their business processes. —Oleg Chanchikov, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Whether studying the effects of CEO activism on employees, customers, or other stakeholders, Burbano said her research suggests the risks outweigh the benefits. —Greg McKenna, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024

To try to offset that, there are recommendations for EU stakeholders and member states to expedite collaboration and transparency, as a way to deal with the age-old problem of knockoffs. —Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024

The biggest stakeholders for the major card brands are the issuers of the cards — banks. —Dustin Eide, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 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