shareholder
shareholder — noun
1. An individual or organization that has bought shares issued by a business, givin
An individual or organization that has bought shares issued by a business, giving them the right to a portion of its profits and a vote on important company decisions.
The company's shareholders voted to accept the offer from a larger firm.
vote to accept/reject [proposal]
Yasmin became a shareholder in a small tech company after saving up for two years.
Every shareholder receives a report on the company's performance before the annual meeting.
The board asked shareholders for their opinion on the new business plan.
As a shareholder, Joon earns a small share of the company's profits each year.
- stockholder
Exactly the same meaning; used primarily in American English
- investor
Broader — covers anyone who puts money in to make a profit, not limited to share purchases
- stakeholder
Much broader — includes employees, customers, suppliers, and the local community, not just owners
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Frequently modified by adjectives that indicate the size or type of ownership: 'major shareholder' (owns a large percentage), 'minority shareholder' (owns a small percentage), 'institutional shareholder' (an organization such as a pension fund). Distinguish from 'stakeholder,' which includes anyone affected by a company (employees, community) — not just owners.