Word
stockholder
Phoneticsstock·hold·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈstɑkˌhoʊɫdɝ/
UK/stˈɒkhəʊldɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person or company that owns shares in a business. You become one when you buy stock, and you can vote on big company decisions.
n. a person or entity holding shares of stock in a corporation, conferring partial ownership with associated voting and dividend rights.
Examples
“Each stockholder votes on the new company plan.”
“As a stockholder, she receives yearly reports and votes at the annual meeting.”
“Long-term stockholders pressed the board to cut debt rather than raise dividends during the downturn.”
Examples
simple
“Each stockholder votes on the new company plan.”
contextual
“As a stockholder, she receives yearly reports and votes at the annual meeting.”
complex
“Long-term stockholders pressed the board to cut debt rather than raise dividends during the downturn.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “stockholder” in context.
Verb
01. compensate stockholder
“The company agreed to compensate stockholders for their losses.”
verb + noun
02. inform stockholder
“The firm must inform stockholders of any major changes quickly.”
verb + noun
03. protect stockholder
“New rules were introduced to protect stockholders from fraud.”
verb + noun
04. reassure stockholder
“The CEO tried to reassure stockholders after profits fell sharply.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. controlling stockholder
“The controlling stockholder approved the merger without further debate.”
adj + noun
06. individual stockholder
“The company sent a letter to each individual stockholder before the vote.”
adj + noun
07. major stockholder
“She is a major stockholder in the airline and sits on its board.”
adj + noun
08. minority stockholder
“As a minority stockholder, he has limited influence on decisions.”
adj + noun
09. hold an annual stockholder meeting
“The company will hold an annual stockholder meeting in June.”
10. notify stockholders in advance
“We must notify stockholders in advance of any major decision.”
11. protect the interests of stockholders
“The law aims to protect the interests of stockholders in large firms.”
12. return value to stockholders
“The buyback plan will return value to stockholders this year.”
Real-World Examples
“Procter & Gamble stockholders rejected a proposal pitched by an investor to generate a report on its charitable giving, company officials reported during its annual shareholder meeting.” “These early “public” libraries – so called because they did not require users to affiliate with churches, colleges or other organizations – were run by stockholders who pooled funds to purchase books.” Etymology
From stock + holder.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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