Cool MateMeaning of Shareholder
an owner of shares in a company or business
In simple words: A person or company that owns part of a company.
Shareholder in a sentence
- the major shareholders in the company
- Company shareholders approved the merger.
- He has attracted new and existing shareholders to invest in his company.
- He was voicing the concerns of ordinary shareholders.
- The government is still a majority shareholder in the industry.
How to use Shareholder
Use 'shareholder' in business contexts. It's appropriate when discussing company ownership, financial reports, or corporate meetings. Avoid in casual conversations unless specifically discussing finance.
Grammar pattern
shareholder + of + company
Memory hint
Think of 'share' as in sharing pieces of a pie, where each piece is owned by a shareholder.
Related words
Synonyms for Shareholder
- stockholder
- equity holder
- investor
Opposites of Shareholder
- non-shareholder
- debtholder
Common mistakes with Shareholder
- Confusing with 'stakeholder' which includes wider interests beyond ownership.
- Using 'shareholder' for people without actual shares.
- Saying 'shareholder's' as if that refers to multiple people, instead of the plural 'shareholders'.
Shareholder appears in
Shareholder in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مساهم
شخص أو شركة تمتلك جزءًا من شركة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
শেয়ারহোল্ডার
এমন একজন ব্যক্তি বা সংস্থা যার একটি কোম্পানির অংশ আছে।
- GermanDeutsch
Aktionär
Jemand, dem ein Teil einer Firma gehört.
- SpanishEspañol
Accionista
Una persona o empresa que posee una parte de una empresa.
- Persianفارسی
سهامدار
کسی که بخشی از یک شرکت رو داره.
- FrenchFrançais
Actionnaire
Une personne ou une entreprise qui possède une partie d'une entreprise.
- Hindiहिन्दी
शेयरधारक
एक व्यक्ति या कंपनी जिसके पास किसी कंपनी का हिस्सा है।
- ItalianItaliano
Azionista
Una persona o un'azienda che possiede una parte di un'azienda.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Acionista
Uma pessoa ou empresa que possui parte de uma empresa.
- RussianРусский
Акционер
Человек или компания, которой принадлежит часть компании.
- Urduاردو
شیئر ہولڈر
وہ شخص یا کمپنی جو کسی کمپنی کا حصہ رکھتا ہو۔
- Chinese中文
股东
拥有公司一部分的公司或个人。
More words like Shareholder
- InvestorB2
a person or an organization that invests money in something
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the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Shareholder
What does Shareholder mean?
A person or company that owns part of a company.
What is the definition of Shareholder?
an owner of shares in a company or business
How do you use Shareholder in a sentence?
the major shareholders in the company
Can you give another example of Shareholder?
Company shareholders approved the merger.
What are synonyms for Shareholder?
Common alternatives include stockholder, equity holder, investor.
What is the opposite of Shareholder?
Opposite meanings include non-shareholder, debtholder.
What words go with Shareholder?
It commonly pairs with big, large, major, defraud, reward, vote, approve, shareholder in.
What are common mistakes when using Shareholder?
Confusing with 'stakeholder' which includes wider interests beyond ownership. Using 'shareholder' for people without actual shares. Saying 'shareholder's' as if that refers to multiple people, instead of the plural 'shareholders'.
How do you pronounce Shareholder?
US: /["/ˈʃerhəʊldər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈʃeəhəʊldə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Shareholder?
Use 'shareholder' in business contexts. It's appropriate when discussing company ownership, financial reports, or corporate meetings. Avoid in casual conversations unless specifically discussing finance.
What CEFR level is Shareholder?
"Shareholder" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.