WordValestakeholder
anyone with an interest in a company's success
In more detail
a person or organization that is involved in or affected by a particular activity, project, or business, and therefore has an interest in its success or failure
Examples
- The company held a meeting with all stakeholders, including employees, customers, and investors.
How to use stakeholder
Stakeholder is used primarily in business, organizational, and policy contexts to refer to anyone with a legitimate interest in an outcome. It emphasizes the person or group's involvement and potential impact on or by a decision or project. The term is neutral and inclusive, often used when discussing consultation or consensus-building processes.
Common phrases
- key stakeholder
- primary stakeholder
- stakeholder engagement
- stakeholder consultation
- stakeholder interests
- all stakeholders involved
Synonyms
interested party · participant · party with a vested interest · investor · constituent
Word family
stakeholders (plural)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes use stakeholder to mean simply 'shareholder' (a financial investor), but stakeholder is broader and includes employees, customers, regulators, community members, and others affected by an organization's actions.
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