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holders

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhoʊɫdɝz// UK //hˈəʊldəz// hold·ers

n. people who own or have something important, like a ticket, a passport, or a job. You use this word when talking about who is officially in charge of an object or a position.

n. individuals who possess or maintain a specific legal document, title, or physical object. Often used in administrative or financial contexts to identify the person currently in possession of a right or asset.


SIMPLE

All ticket holders should enter through the main gate.

CONTEXTUAL

The bank notified all account holders that the interest rates would change starting next month.

COMPLEX

The policy aims to protect the rights of minority share holders during the proposed corporate merger to ensure equitable distribution of assets.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in compound nouns such as 'record holders', 'office holders', or 'passport holders'.

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