Definitions

stakeholder

[steyk-hohl-der] / ˈsteɪkˌhoʊl dər /

NOUN

one with a vested interest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

collaborator colleague partner shareholder

STRONG

associate contributor participant

WEAK

ally team member

Example Sentences

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That is probably the biggest lesson for all of us: being a stakeholder, paying our taxes and contributing to the wider community.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Davos still speaks the language of consensus, stakeholder capitalism and coordination.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Gouldthorpe, the regional stakeholder and business manager for Hull and East Yorkshire and York and North Yorkshire, said confidence levels in hospitality, retail and leisure were lower than any other sector.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

Lakers legend Magic Johnson, a minority stakeholder in the Spirit, called Rodman’s re-signing a “big win for the entire National Women’s Soccer League!”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

Social capital usually means emotional support and encouragement from a reliable stakeholder in one’s life, an asset commonly associated with marriage that is itself a form of wealth.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times