IELTS Speaking · Vocabulary
stakeholder
noun/ˈsteɪkhəʊldə/Band 8
Last updated 21 July 2026
In short
“stakeholder” is a Band 8 noun that means a person or group with an interest or concern in a business or project. Below you'll find its pronunciation, natural example sentences, synonyms and antonyms, and the collocations that help you use it accurately in the IELTS Speaking test.
Meaning
A person or group with an interest or concern in a business or project.
Example sentences
Natural, spoken examples at the level an examiner rewards.
- “The plan was drawn up in consultation with stakeholders.”
- “Employees are key stakeholders in the company.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
interested partyshareholder
Collocations & common phrases
Word partners that make your usage sound natural — the difference between knowing a word and using it well.
Collocations
key stakeholderengage stakeholdersstakeholder involvement
Common phrases
all stakeholders involved
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Frequently asked questions
What does “stakeholder” mean?
A person or group with an interest or concern in a business or project.
How do you use “stakeholder” in a sentence?
For example: “The plan was drawn up in consultation with stakeholders.”
What are some synonyms for “stakeholder”?
Synonyms include interested party, shareholder.
Is “stakeholder” good vocabulary for IELTS Speaking?
Yes. It is Band 8 vocabulary, and collocations such as key stakeholder, engage stakeholders, stakeholder involvement help you use it naturally. Reaching for precise, less common words like this is exactly what lifts your Lexical Resource score.
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