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

And any adjustment to the primary calendar would require buy-in from multiple stakeholders. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025

To get started on determining and sharing one's stance, do the following: Carve out time to examine personal values and how those values align with the organizations and stakeholders served. —Simone E. Morris, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025

Some experts and stakeholders support the change, arguing that the new system will be better aligned with more humane best practices and reduce inefficiencies from having separate, siloed monitoring programs. —A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025

Gregory Pierce, director of the UCLA Water Resources Group, said with the collaboration of the right stakeholders, nearly half a billion dollars already pledged and the extra influx of investment the lithium figures to draw, the lake’s revitalization could finally get off the ground. —Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 30 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