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Synonyms & Similar Words
owner
possessor
keeper
holder
custodian
guardian
caretaker
steward
manager
administrator
supervisor
overseer
controller
regulator
director
commander
chief
head
leader
proprietor
landlord
lady
occupant
resident
tenant
inmate
detainee
prisoner
captive
hostage
detainee
possessor
beholder
seizer
grabber
catcher
captor
apprehender
arrestor
Meaning of Holder
A person or thing that holds or keeps something.
Definitions
- A person holding a position or office, especially a public or official one.
- * A person or thing that holds or keeps something, such as a container or a device.
- * A person who owns or has a legal right to something, such as a property or a title.
Etymology of Holder
The word "holder" originated from the Old English word "haldan," which means "to hold."
It is related to the Old Norse word "halda," the German word "halten," and the Dutch word "houden," all of which mean "to hold."
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially to describe a person who holds a position or office, and later to describe a person or thing that holds or keeps something.
Example Uses
- The company's CEO is the holder of the highest position in the organization.
- * The cup holder is a device that keeps your drink secure while you're driving.
- * The property holder is responsible for paying taxes on the land.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
loser
giver
releaser
surrenderer
abandoner
quitter
deserter
leaver
dropper
stopper
ender
finisher
terminator
relinquisher
yielder
donor
bestower
granter
awarder
presenter
giver
sharer
distributor