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stakeholders

stakeholders is the plural of stakeholder.

Meaning of stakeholder

Noun

stakeholder (plural stakeholders)

  1. A person holding the stakes of bettors, with the responsibility of delivering the pot to the winner of the bet.
  2. A person such as a trustee, escrow agent or garnishee, who holds money or assets under trust for another party in a contractual agreement or as part of a claim.
  3. A person or organisation with a legitimate interest (a stake) in a given situation, action or enterprise.
    • Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce (TVCC) and other stakeholders are now increasingly concerned about the risks of delay and urging progress on a project with a strong economic, commercial and environmental case.2019 October, Ruth Bagley tells James Abbott, “Crunch time for Heathrow western link”, in Modern Railways, page 74

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Questions about stakeholders

What is stakeholders the plural of?
Stakeholders is the plural of stakeholder.

Words near stakeholders in the dictionary

  1. stakeholder
  2. stakeholder capitalism
  3. stakeholder societies
  4. stakeholder society
  5. stakeholderism
  6. stakeholders
  7. stakeholdership
  8. stakeholderships
  9. stakeholding
  10. stakeholdings
  11. stakehole

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