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

Moreover, our commitment to collaboration extends to district-wide initiatives like the community feedback sessions as an integral part of our strategic planning process and utilizing comprehensive feedback survey data to understand the aspirations and desires of multiple stakeholders. —Dr. Michael Thomas, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025

Companies have embraced purpose beyond profit, hoping to address societal and environmental challenges while building deeper connections with stakeholders. —Christopher P. Blocker, joseph P. Cannon, jonathan Z. Zhang, Harvard Business Review, 6 Feb. 2025

Both panels will also have student representatives, and there will be roundtable discussions where students, legislators and other adult stakeholders can workshop ideas on policy issues and safety proposals. —Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025

But after months of pushback from the City Council and other stakeholders, Adams ended up reversing most of the cuts when his administration’s tax revenue estimates ended up higher than initially projected and his migrant crisis spending lower. —Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 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