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shareholder

American  
[shair-hohl-der] / ˈʃɛərˌhoʊl dər /

noun

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

shareholder British  
/ ˈʃɛəˌhəʊldə /

noun

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

"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

Other Word Forms

  • nonshareholder noun
  • shareholding noun

Etymology

Origin of shareholder

First recorded in 1785–95; share 1 + holder

Example Sentences

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Now, its shareholders will have to get comfortable with a 2026 focused on film and media.

From Barron's

AMC has had a tough month as shareholders contend with mergers that could shake up the theater industry and a disappointing year for the box office.

From Barron's

Wednesday’s deal is likely a welcome early Christmas gift for Dynavax shareholders.

From Barron's

The sale transitioned the Buss family from controlling owners to minority shareholders, with Walter now holding the majority.

From MarketWatch

Over the next five years, Goldman believes free cash flow per share could rise from $4 to $6—enough to return a quarter of Sands market cap to shareholders, through buybacks.

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