Stakeholder

usgb/ˈsteɪkhəʊldər/
noun

A person who has an interest or concern in something, like a business or project.

The stakeholders in the company met to discuss future plans.
Visual representation of "stakeholder" - A person who has an interest or concern in something, like a business or project.

Often appears as...

  • major stakeholder
  • stakeholder meeting
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Beyond Business

Stakeholder refers not only to people in business but anyone interested in an issue.

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Environmental activists are stakeholders in climate change discussions.
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Influence Matters

Stakeholders may have power to change or influence something they care about.

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As a stakeholder, Mia suggested important changes to the new community park's design.
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