Synonyms for

Shareholder

Verb / ˈʃeˌrhəʊldɜ: / Another word for shareholder — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A shareholder is a person or organization that owns shares of a company's stock.

Synonyms & similar words

stockholder shareowner stockholder investor stakeholder part-owner member associate partner backer supporter financier capitalist moneyman venturer speculator entrepreneur merchant trader dealer

Synonyms by register

Formal

stockholder stakeholder beneficiary investor

Informal

owner partner backer

Literary

part-owner co-owner

Antonyms

debtor borrower creditor owner proprietor landlord

Common collocations

  • major shareholder
  • minority shareholder
  • shareholder value
  • shareholder meeting
  • shareholder rights
  • shareholder equity
  • shareholder agreement

Word family

noun shareholder
verb share
adjective shareable

Usage note

A shareholder is specifically someone who owns shares in a company. A stakeholder is a broader term for anyone with an interest in a company's success, which may include shareholders but also employees, customers, and the community.

Example sentences

  1. John's dad is a shareholder in Apple.
  2. The shareholders of the company are happy with the profits.
  3. The shareholder meeting will be held next week.
  4. As a shareholder, I am entitled to receive dividends.
  5. The company's shareholders voted to approve the merger.

Quotes

  • The shareholder is the bedrock of capitalist enterprise.
  • A shareholder is someone who owns a piece of the company.
  • The shareholder is the boss of the company.

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