stockholder
noun
Simple meaning
Someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈstɑkhoʊldɚ
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Definition
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noun
finance
Someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
A company that maintains a stock of certain products.
finance
One who owns stock.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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Compound terms
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The stockholder whose name is registered on the books of the corporation as owning the shares at a particular time.
A meeting at which the management reports to the stockholders of a company.
The responsibility of corporate directors to act in the best interests of stockholders.
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Synonyms
Sense: someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
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