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shareholder

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈʃɛɹˌhoʊɫdɝ// UK //ʃˈeəhəʊldɐ// share·hold·er

n. a person or company that owns at least one part of a business. Because they own a piece of the company, they can get a share of the profits and sometimes vote on how the business is run.

n. an individual or institution that legally owns one or more shares of stock in a public or private corporation. This ownership typically grants rights to a portion of the company's earnings and the ability to vote on corporate policy.


SIMPLE

The company sent a report to every shareholder.

CONTEXTUAL

The board of directors met yesterday to discuss how to increase value for each shareholder after a difficult fiscal year.

COMPLEX

Institutional shareholders often exert significant pressure on executive boards to adopt more transparent environmental policies, leveraging their massive equity stakes to force a vote during the annual general meeting.

Synonyms
Origin

From share + holder.

Usage

Often used in the plural when discussing corporate governance or market reactions.

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