What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
shareowner
Example
As a shareowner, you have the right to vote on important company decisions. [shareowner: noun]
Example
The company's financial statements show the percentage of ownership held by each shareowner. [shareowner: noun]
shareholder
Example
The shareholders voted to approve the merger with another company. [shareholders: noun]
Example
The company's annual report shows the dividends paid to each shareholder. [shareholder: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Shareholder is more commonly used than shareowner in everyday language and in formal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between shareowner and shareholder?
Shareholder is the more commonly used term in legal documents and contracts, making it the more formal of the two terms.
