English · Work & Business
stakeholder
/ˈsteɪkˌhoʊl.dər/
[/ˈsteɪkˌhoʊl.dər/]
interested party
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A person or group with an interest in or affected by a project, business, or decision.
Example
We must consult every stakeholder before finalizing the new product roadmap for next year.
We must consult every stakeholder before finalizing the new product roadmap for next year.
Etymology
Originally a person holding the stakes of a bet; extended in 1960s management theory to anyone with an interest.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in business, project management, and corporate governance discussions.