stakeholder
/ˈsteɪkˌhəʊl.də/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A stakeholder is a person, group, or organization that is affected by a decision, project, or business. In business and academic writing, it often means someone who has an interest in the result.
- Employees are key stakeholders in the company.
- We consulted all major stakeholders before deciding.
- The report considers students as important stakeholders.
Adinary Nuance
A stakeholder is not the same as a shareholder. A shareholder owns part of a company; a stakeholder may only be affected by what the company does. It is also broader than customer or employee, because it can include many different people and groups.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- bên liên quan
- Spanish
- parte interesada
- Chinese
- 利益相关者
- Japanese
- 利害関係者
- Korean
- 이해관계자
Etymology
Stakeholder came into English in the 18th century. It was first used for a person who held money or bets in a game or contest, then later for anyone with an interest in an outcome.
Common phrases
key stakeholdermajor stakeholderstakeholder groupstakeholder consultation
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Frequently asked questions
- Is stakeholder the same as shareholder?
- No. A shareholder owns company shares. A stakeholder is anyone affected by the company’s actions.
- Is stakeholder a formal word?
- Yes. It is common in business, government, and academic writing.
- Can one person be a stakeholder?
- Yes. A single person can be a stakeholder if the decision affects them.
- How do I use stakeholder in a sentence?
- You can say: 'We need feedback from all stakeholders before launch.'