Der Aktionär
Example: Der Aktionär erhielt eine Dividende für seine Aktien.
Definition
"Der Aktionär" refers to a person who owns shares in a company, entitling them to a portion of the company's profits and voting rights in shareholder meetings. For example, "Der Aktionär erhielt eine Dividende für seine Aktien" means the shareholder received a dividend for their shares.
Etymology
The word "der Aktionär" comes from the German adaptation of the French word "actionnaire," which derives from "action," meaning share or stock. It reflects the concept of owning a portion of a company, a term that became common with the rise of joint-stock companies in Europe.
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"Der Aktionär" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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