stakeholder
gb/stˈeɪkhˌoʊldɚ/ us/stˈeɪkhˌoʊldɚ/
B2
English
~ 4600
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B2
entity
1
Person or group with vested interest
A person or group who is connected to a project or company and cares about what happens with it.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a stakeholder in [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stakeholder' with 'shareholder'. A shareholder owns part of a company, but a stakeholder can be anyone affected by it.
Synonyms
interested party (Slightly more formal and general; used in legal and business contexts.)
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participant (Focuses more on active involvement rather than just having an interest.)
Antonyms
outsider (Someone with no connection or interest in the organization or project.)
Collocations
key stakeholder
|major stakeholder
|important stakeholder
|primary stakeholder
|stakeholder engagement
Themes
business
|management
|projects
|work
Examples
- The company held a meeting to update all stakeholders on the progress of the project.
- Local residents are important stakeholders in any new housing development.
- Our stakeholders include employees, customers, and investors.
- The government consulted with various stakeholders before changing the law.
Learner examples
- The teacher spoke to all stakeholders about the new school rules.
- Farmers are key stakeholders in this water project.
- We asked the stakeholders for their ideas.
- Stakeholders want the company to be successful.
Noun
C1
entity
2
Holder of money/property in trust
A person who keeps money or property safe until something happens, like the end of a game or deal.
Usage pattern:
[someone] acts as a stakeholder for [something]
Synonyms
escrow agent (More common in legal and real estate contexts; specifically refers to holding money/documents until contract terms are met.)
Antonyms
beneficiary (The person who will receive the money or property once conditions are met.)
Collocations
act as stakeholder
|appointed stakeholder
|neutral stakeholder
Themes
law
|gambling
|finance
Examples
- The court appointed a stakeholder to hold the disputed funds.
- In the bet, the referee acted as stakeholder for the prize money.
- She agreed to be the stakeholder until the sale was completed.
Learner examples
- He is the stakeholder for the prize money.
- The bank acted as a stakeholder for the deal.
- They gave the money to a stakeholder until the work was done.
Grammar
Dictionary form
stakeholder
IPA
GB/stˈeɪkhˌoʊldɚ/
US/stˈeɪkhˌoʊldɚ/
Syllables & stress
stake - hold - er (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (stake)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: stakeholder
- Plural: stakeholders
Word family
Expressions
key stakeholder
1/kˈi stˈeɪkhˌoʊldɚ/
fixed phrase
Most important interested party
The most important person or group affected by something.
Examples
- Employees are key stakeholders in any organizational change.
- The mayor is a key stakeholder in this city project.
stakeholder engagement
1/stˈeɪkhˌoʊldɚ ɪŋɡˈeɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
Involving interested parties in decisions
When a company or group talks and works with people who have an interest in its plans or actions.
Examples
- Stakeholder engagement is key to the success of this policy change.
- The project team improved results through better stakeholder engagement.
stakeholder meeting
1/stˈeɪkhˌoʊldɚ mˈitɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Meeting with interested parties
A meeting that includes people who have an interest in a project or company.
Examples
- A stakeholder meeting was held to discuss the new building plans.
- We invited local leaders to our stakeholder meeting.