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Definitions from WordNet

Noun investor has 1 sense
  1. investor - someone who commits capital in order to gain financial returns
    --1 is a kind of
    capitalist
    --1 has particulars:
     contrarian; bear; bondholder; bull; caller; depositor; lender, loaner; rentier; stockholder, shareholder, shareowner
    Derived form: verb invest1

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Investors

Description:

The term "investors" refers to individuals or entities who provide financial resources, such as money or capital, with the expectation of receiving a profitable return on their investment.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Noun:

In the financial context, "investors" commonly refers to individuals or organizations who purchase stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or other financial instruments to gain ownership or a stake in a company or venture.

Example Sentence: Many investors lost money in the recent stock market crash.

Sense 2 - Noun:

In the entrepreneurship realm, "investors" can also mean individuals who provide funding to start-ups or emerging businesses in exchange for equity or a share of the company.

Example Sentence: The company secured a significant investment from a group of angel investors.

Sense 3 - Noun:

Various governmental institutions or organizations can also be referred to as "investors" when they allocate funds for the development or improvement of certain projects or sectors.

Example Sentence: The city council acted as an investor in the construction of the new public library.

Sense 4 - Noun:

"Investors" can also indicate individuals who make strategic decisions to allocate resources (e.g., time, effort, or money) to benefit or support a cause, organization, or societal change.

Example Sentence: The philanthropist became an active investor in educational initiatives.

Sense 5 - Verb:

The term "investors" can also function as a verb, depicting the act of allocating resources, primarily financial, with the intention of gaining profit or returns.

Example Sentence: She decided to invest her savings in a high-yield investment fund.

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