a stand or other device designed to contain, grip, or support an object or set of objects
a pencil-holder
a cigarette in an amber holder
the possessor of something, e.g.:
a ticket, qualification, etc
Ticket-holders this way
holders of membership cards
an estate or property as owner or tenant, or a financial investment
the leaseholder
shareholders
a title, record, etc
the current record-holder
a person in possession of a promissory note or bill of exchange on which they can legally enforce payment