stakeholders
|stake/hold/ers|
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/ˈsteɪkˌhoʊldərz/
🇬🇧
/ˈsteɪkˌhəʊldəz/
(stakeholder)
interested party
Etymology
'stakeholder' originates from the English word 'stake,' meaning 'a share or interest,' and 'holder,' meaning 'one who possesses or has control over something.'
'stakeholder' evolved from the combination of 'stake' and 'holder' in the English language, reflecting the concept of someone holding a stake or interest in a matter.
Initially, it meant 'a person holding a stake in a bet,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person or group with an interest in a business or project.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals or groups with an interest or concern in a business or project.
The stakeholders were invited to the meeting to discuss the project's progress.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 05:09