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

Developing pre-approved messages for customers, stakeholders and media to address the situation professionally makes the process more seamless. —Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025

To start, members hopes to broach a conversation about Naperville’s electric supply that engages a broad swath of stakeholders. —Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025

Mediators and international stakeholders view the deal as a critical opportunity to restore stability and prevent further escalation. —Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025

Regulations are borne through a multifaceted rule-making process, which includes opportunities for stakeholders and the public to weigh in on how an agency has interpreted a federal statute. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025

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