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

Chang, of Upwards, said no single stakeholder can fix the problem alone. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 May 2026

Local leadership is vital in shaping successful initiatives as external capital and technical expertise can support development, but local stakeholders drive execution and sustainability. —Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2026

The latter owns sports brand Speedo and is a majority stakeholder in retailer JD Sports. —Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026

Work on the project involved years of engagement with local stakeholders, community organizations, and city partners, the tech company said. —George Avalos, Mercury News, 1 May 2026

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