stockholders
|stock/hold/ers|
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/ˈstɑːkˌhoʊldərz/
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/ˈstɒkˌhəʊldəz/
(stockholder)
share ownership
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stockholder' originates from the combination of 'stock,' meaning 'shares of a company,' and 'holder,' meaning 'one who possesses or owns.'
Historical Evolution
'stockholder' evolved from the Middle English word 'stoke' (meaning 'supply') and 'holder,' which has remained consistent in meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'one who holds stock or supplies,' but now it specifically refers to 'one who owns shares in a corporation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, giving them partial ownership of the company.
The stockholders voted on the proposed merger.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45