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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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Etymology

Origin of bondholder

First recorded in 1815–25; bond 1 + holder

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Discovery board, Paramount says it will agree to fully backstop an exchange offer that relieves WBD of its contractual bondholder obligations.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 10, 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

Vanke said Monday that it will hold a bondholder meeting on Thursday to discuss next steps for the 2 billion yuan note.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 15, 2025

One bondholder of the tranche, who declined to be identified discussing confidential information, said he had not received payment on the coupon as the grace period ended.

From Reuters Oct. 18, 2023

To buy a bond from a bondholder is purchase and sale.

From The Value of Money by Anderson, Benjamin M.

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