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.

Employees are important stakeholders in the company.

((a)) stakeholder ((in sth.)) a person with an interest or concern in something Employees are key stakeholders in the company's future.

Synonyms: interested party, participant, investor

A compound of 'stake' (an interest or share) and 'holder' (one who holds).

Literally, someone who 'holds a stake' (an interest) in a project or company.

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