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/
Korean meaning: 이해관계자, 주주
Korean pronunciation: **스테**이크홀더
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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Origin
말 그대로 '지분을 들고 있는 사람'이라는 뜻에서 유래했습니다. 도박에서 판돈(stake)을 들고 있는 사람(holder)에서 시작되어, 현재는 회사나 프로젝트에 이해관계를 가진 모든 사람을 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝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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