Stockholder (noun)

A person who holds shares in a company.

Origin:

19th century: from stock + holder.

Examples:

  1. The stockholders will vote on the proposed merger.
  2. He became a stockholder in the company after buying shares.
  3. She was a major stockholder in the company.
  4. The stockholders were unhappy with the company's performance.
  5. The company's stockholders will receive dividends on their shares.
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