Shareholder vs. Stakeholder — What's the Difference?

A shareholder (also known as stockholder) is an individual or institution (including a corporation) that legally owns one or more shares of the share capital of a public or private corporation. Shareholders may be referred to as members of a corporation.

One who has a share or an interest, as in an enterprise.

One that owns a share or shares of a company or investment fund. Also called shareowner.

One who holds the bets in a game or contest.

One who owns shares of stock in a corporation.

A person holding the stakes of bettors, with the responsibility of delivering the pot to the winner of the bet.

One who holds or owns a share or shares in a joint fund or property.

An escrow agent or custodian.

Someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation

(legal) A person filing an interpleader action, such as a garnishee or trustee, who acknowledges possession of property that is owed to one or more of several other claimants.

(business) A person or organisation with a legitimate interest in a given situation, action or enterprise.

The holder of a stake; one with whom the bets are deposited when a wager is laid.

Someone entrusted to hold the stakes for two or more persons betting against one another; must deliver the stakes to the winner