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Definition of bondholder

bondholder

/ˈbɑːndˌhoʊl.dɚ/
bond · hold · er
Plural:bondholders
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bondholder Lexical Profile

bondholder Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person or institution that owns one or more financial bonds issued by a corporation, municipality, or government, and is therefore a creditor entitled to receive periodic interest payments and the return of principal at maturity.

Example

"In the event of corporate liquidation, a bondholder has a higher legal claim on the company's remaining assets than a common shareholder."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike a shareholder, who owns a portion of a company's equity, a bondholder is a creditor who holds debt issued by a corporation or government and has priority claim on assets in the event of bankruptcy.

• Nearby Words

bonbon
bond
bondage
bondholder
bonding
bondservant
bondsman

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bondholder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bondholder
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