shareholder

[ shair-hohl-der ]

noun

1. a holder or owner of shares, share, especially in a company or corporation.

shareholder

/ ˈʃɛəˌhəʊldə /

noun

1. the owner of one or more shares in a company

Other Words From

• shareholding noun
• non·shareholder noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of shareholder¹

First recorded in 1785–95; share ¹ + holder

Example Sentences

The Premier League said the rule changes relate to "integrating the assessment of shareholder loans" and "include the removal of some of the amendments made to APT rules earlier this year".

From BBC

Steel’s shareholders and management overwhelmingly approve of the offer from Nippon Steel, as do many American steelworkers.

From Los Angeles Times

Comcast shareholders will receive stock in the new company in tax-free transactions.

From Los Angeles Times

But the problem for Thames is that it effectively has no shareholders.

From BBC

Comcast’s current shareholders will be given stock in the new company.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bondholder
• investor