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stakeholder

sta·ke·hol·der

UK/ˈsteɪkˌhəʊl.də/ US/ˈsteɪkˌhoʊl.dɚ/ uncommon

noun

1.

someone entrusted to hold the stakes for two or more persons betting against one another; must deliver the stakes to the winner

Origin

From stake + holder.

Phrases

  • seat at the table
  • stakeholder capitalism
  • stakeholder society

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