stakeholder — a person or organization that has an interest or concern in something, especially a business
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or organization that has an interest or concern in something, especially a business
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsteɪkhoʊldər/
Example Sentences
- The CEO invited all stakeholders to a fancy dinner, but forgot to mention it was a potluck.
- Employees, customers, and investors are all important stakeholders in the company.
- The new policy affects various stakeholders, including the office coffee machine (employees were very concerned).
stakeholder
NOUN[/ˈsteɪkhoʊldər/]
a person or organization that has an interest or concern in something, especially a business
Every stakeholder at the table wants a say in the new park design.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term originated from gambling terminology, where 'stake' referred to money wagered in a game and 'holder' meant the person holding it. Over time, the meaning evolved from someone holding a financial bet to any person with a vested interest or claim in a company, project, or organization.
Breakdown
stake (a financial interest or claim) + holder (one who holds or possesses). The compound combines the noun 'stake' with the agentive suffix '-holder' to denote a person who holds a stake or interest.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO invited all stakeholders to a fancy dinner, but forgot to mention it was a potluck.”
“Employees, customers, and investors are all important stakeholders in the company.”
“The new policy affects various stakeholders, including the office coffee machine (employees were very concerned).”
“We need to consider the interests of all stakeholders before implementing changes.”
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