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

Challenge stakeholders to think beyond traditional training and embrace continuous capability development. —David James, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025

These women were barred from competing because of the way they were born The lack of universal rules has been criticized for creating confusion among athletes and stakeholders. —Aleks Klosok, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025

Here’s where things stand and what stakeholders hope the next steps will be for regulators. —Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025

Assuming that all stakeholders must receive the same information is a common error among technical professionals. —IEEE Spectrum, 18 Mar. 2025

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