stockholder
Translation
shareholder
Examples
The stockholders voted on the new proposal.
The shareholders voted on the new proposal.
Grammar Patterns
((a stockholder)) a person who owns shares in a company The stockholders voted on the new proposal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shareholder
Etymology
From 'stock' (a share in a company's capital) + 'holder' (one who possesses something).
Memory Tips
A stockholder is someone who 'holds' a company's 'stock'.