noun

stakeholder

stakeholder, interested party

We must consider all stakeholders in this decision.

We must consider all stakeholders in this decision.

Employees are important stakeholders in the company's success.

Employees are important stakeholders in the company's success.

((a)) stakeholder ((in sth.)) a person with an interest in (sth.) We must consider all stakeholders in this decision.

Synonyms: interested party, participant; Antonyms: outsider

From 'stake' (an interest or share in an undertaking) + 'holder' (one who holds something). Literally, someone who holds a stake.

Picture someone holding a 'stake' in a business venture, symbolizing their investment and interest.

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