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bondholder

American  
[bond-hohl-der] / ˈbɒndˌhoʊl dər /

noun

  1. a holder of a bond or bonds issued by a government or corporation.


bondholder British  
/ ˈbɒndˌhəʊldə /

noun

  1. an owner of one or more bonds issued by a company or other institution

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of bondholder

First recorded in 1815–25; bond 1 + holder

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A key bondholder group on Thursday voiced opposition to the government bailout plan, concerned it could harm their economic interests and leave them with a small minority stake in the airline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

A bondholder group including Pentwater Capital and Bracebridge Capital has been negotiating a $1 billion financing to carry Saks through bankruptcy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

The production is also facing an arbitration claim for alleged breaches in its co-financing agreement with its distributor New Line Cinema and City National Bank, “Horizon” bondholder, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

In a statement, the ad hoc bondholder group said it had not been given any documents or filings from Evergrande despite repeated requests.

From Reuters • Oct. 9, 2023

"I guess 'ee's gwine ter be a bloomin' bondholder and cut his coupons!" grinned Bill, in a feeble attempt at jocularity.

From By Right of Conquest A Novel by Hornblow, Arthur

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