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stakeholder

[ ˈsteɪkˌhoʊldər ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

business

A person or group with a direct interest in the success of an organization, project, or system, typically including employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and the community.

Synonyms

investor, participant, shareholder.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
stakeholder	Refers to anyone who has an interest or stake in a project, business, or organization. This can include employees, suppliers, customers, and the community. The project's success relies on the support of all stakeholders Stakeholders were consulted before making any major changes
investor	Used for individuals or entities that allocate capital to a business with the expectation of receiving financial returns. Commonly mentioned in business and finance settings. The company is looking for investors to fund its new venture Investors are expecting a high ROI from this startup
participant	Typically refers to anyone involved in an activity or event, such as a meeting, competition, or study. It does not necessarily imply financial involvement. All participants must register before the conference begins Participants in the experiment were asked to report their findings
shareholder	Specifically denotes individuals or entities that own shares in a company. They have certain rights, such as voting on corporate matters and receiving dividends. Shareholders will receive dividends at the end of the fiscal year The shareholder meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday

Examples of usage

Stakeholders in the project will be consulted before any major decisions are made.
The company aims to balance the interests of all stakeholders.
It is important to consider the needs of stakeholders when planning a new initiative.

Translations

Translations of the word "stakeholder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 parte interessada

🇮🇳 हितधारक

🇩🇪 Interessensvertreter

🇮🇩 pemangku kepentingan

🇺🇦 зацікавлена сторона

🇵🇱 interesariusz

🇯🇵 利害関係者

🇫🇷 partie prenante

🇪🇸 parte interesada

🇹🇷 paydaş

🇰🇷 이해당사자

🇸🇦 صاحب مصلحة

🇨🇿 zainteresovaná strana

🇸🇰 zainteresovaná strana

🇨🇳 利益相关者

🇸🇮 deležnik

🇮🇸 hagsmunaaðili

🇰🇿 мүдделі тарап

🇬🇪 დაინტერესებული მხარე

🇦🇿 maraqlı tərəf

🇲🇽 parte interesada

Etymology

The term 'stakeholder' originated in the world of business and management in the 1960s. It was first used to describe those individuals or groups who have a 'stake' or interest in the success of a particular organization or project. Over time, the concept of stakeholders has expanded to include a wide range of people who can be affected by or affect the decisions and actions of a business or organization. Today, the idea of stakeholders is widely accepted as a key aspect of corporate governance and social responsibility.