shareholder — a person who owns shares in a company and therefore gets part of the company's profits and the right to vote on how the company is controlled
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who owns shares in a company and therefore gets part of the company's profits and the right to vote on how the company is controlled
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃerhoʊldər/
Example Sentences
- The angry shareholders threw tomatoes at the CEO after hearing about the company's bankruptcy.
- As a shareholder, she receives dividends every quarter.
- The comedian became a shareholder of the comedy club just so he could fire his hecklers.
shareholder
NOUN[/ˈʃerhoʊldər/]
a person who owns shares in a company and therefore gets part of the company's profits and the right to vote on how the company is controlled
The shareholders proudly raised their stock certificates to vote at the annual meeting.
She became a shareholder after buying her first company shares.
After buying a share, he became a shareholder and soon an important stakeholder in the company.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
This compound word emerged in the 18th century with the development of joint-stock companies. It combines 'share' (meaning a portion of stock ownership) and 'holder' (meaning owner or possessor), literally denoting a person who owns shares in a company.
Breakdown
share (a portion of stock ownership) + holder (one who holds or possesses). The compound reflects the English practice of combining Germanic and Old Norse elements to form new commercial terminology.
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📝Examples
“The angry shareholders threw tomatoes at the CEO after hearing about the company's bankruptcy.”
“As a shareholder, she receives dividends every quarter.”
“The comedian became a shareholder of the comedy club just so he could fire his hecklers.”
“Shareholders have the right to vote on important company decisions.”
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