stakeholder

[steyk-hohl-der] / ˈsteɪkˌhoʊl dər /

NOUN

one with a vested interest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

collaborator colleague partner shareholder

STRONG

associate contributor participant

WEAK

ally team member

Example Sentences

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"Our focus right now is on developing ideas, building strong relationships, and working closely with the local community and stakeholders to understand what matters most to them and where opportunities lie," he said.

From BBC

Interim chief executive Carol Howle said the sale is a "very good outcome for all stakeholders".

From BBC

"The contract which used to be written on the back of a napkin is now an investment by a series of stakeholders," Maguire said.

From BBC

That isn’t the plant I’m familiar with, and I should know: I’m a major stakeholder and creditor.

From The Wall Street Journal

The application includes 2,000 letters of support from stakeholders, the companies said.

From The Wall Street Journal