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holder

[/ˈhoʊldər/]
nounpl: holders
detentor
1. a person who holds or possesses something
The ticket holder must present their ID.
O detentor do bilhete deve apresentar sua identidade.
2. a container or device designed to hold something
She placed the flowers in a vase holder.
Ela colocou as flores em um suporte de vaso.
3. one who holds a position, title, or office
The championship holder defended their title.
O detentor do campeonato defendeu seu título.
4. a legal owner of property or securities
The shareholder is a holder of company stocks.
O acionista é detentor de ações da empresa.
Synonyms
ownerpossessorcontainerreceptaclebearer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
detentor, suporte, recipiente
Most common usage across Brazil
Portugal
titular, detentor, recipiente
Often uses 'titular' for person holding a position
São Paulo
detentor, suporte
Standard usage in business context

Related Idioms & Phrases

office holder
title holder
placeholder
candlestick holder
record holder
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