Shareholders, also known as stockholders, are individuals or entities that hold shares or ownership in a company. However, there are various other terms that can be used as synonyms for shareholders. These include stakeholders, investors, equity holders, owners, partners, and members. Stakeholders are those individuals or groups that are affected or have an interest in the company's operations or success. Investors are the individuals who invest or provide funds to the company in exchange for ownership or profits. Equity holders are those individuals who hold equities or stocks of the company. Owners, partners, and members also refer to individuals or entities who hold ownership in the company.