Meaning of the word stockholder in English

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stockholder

US /ˈstɑːkˌhoʊl.dɚ/
UK /ˈstɑːkˌhoʊl.dɚ/
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Noun

1.

a person who owns shares in a company and therefore has an interest in its profitability and success

Example:
As a stockholder, she receives dividends from the company's profits.
The company's annual meeting is open to all stockholders.
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