stockholder

English

/ˈstɒkhəʊldə/, /ˈstɒkhoʊɫdɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • (finance) One who owns stock.
  • a company that maintains a stock of certain products.

Etymology

Compound from English stock (supply, cover with material, target, butt, source) + English holder.

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