shareholder

/ˈʃɛrˌhoʊldər/
noun
  1. A person who owns shares in a company or corporation.
    • The shareholders voted to elect a new board of directors.
    • Many small shareholders were unhappy with the company's decision.
    • As a shareholder, she receives a portion of the company's profits each year.
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