Stakeholder
/ˈsteɪkˌhəʊl.də/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A person holding the stakes of bettors, with the responsibility of delivering the pot to the winner of the bet.
- 2 someone entrusted to hold the stakes for two or more persons betting against one another; must deliver the stakes to the winner wordnet
- 3 A person such as a trustee, escrow agent or garnishee, who holds money or assets under trust for another party in a contractual agreement or as part of a claim.
- 4 A person or organisation with a legitimate interest (a stake) in a given situation, action or enterprise.
"Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce (TVCC) and other stakeholders are now increasingly concerned about the risks of delay and urging progress on a project with a strong economic, commercial and environmental case."
Example
More examples"The stakeholder most deeply affected by this decision is the chief executive officer."
Etymology
From stake + holder.