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A person, group, or institution that acts actively and exerts influence in a particular field, such as politics or business.
Die Gewerkschaften sind wichtige Akteure in den Tarifverhandlungen.
The trade unions are important players in the collective bargaining negotiations.
actor
An outdated or formal term for an actor or performer on a stage or in a film.
Die Akteure verbeugten sich nach der Vorstellung vor dem begeisterten Publikum.
The actors bowed before the enthusiastic audience after the performance.
'Akteur' (actor/player) comes from the Latin 'actor' (the one who acts) and is closely related to the German verb 'agieren' (to act, to be active). It always refers to someone or something that acts actively.
Verschiedene Akteure müssen zusammenarbeiten, um das Problem zu lösen.
Different actors have to work together to solve the problem.
In politics or business, 'Akteur' (actor/player) is often combined with adjectives such as 'wichtig' (important), 'politisch' (political), 'wirtschaftlich' (economic), or 'global' (global). An 'Akteur' can be a person, but also a company or a state.
China ist ein globaler Akteur auf dem Weltmarkt.
China is a global player on the world market.
This main meaning is used almost exclusively in formal or analytical contexts such as news, politics, or economics. It describes an acting force within a system.
Die Stadtverwaltung und lokale Initiativen sind die wichtigsten Akteure in diesem Projekt.
The city administration and local initiatives are the most important actors in this project.
The meaning 'Schauspieler' (actor) is outdated today or is used only in a very formal, often written context. In everyday language, people do not speak of 'Akteuren' (actors) in the theater or cinema.
Die Akteure des Stücks erhielten großen Applaus.
The actors in the play received great applause.
player
Spieler and Akteur can refer to an influential person or organization in business or politics. Spieler emphasizes the strategic competitive field, while Akteur focuses more on active behavior and influence. Spieler is appropriate when comparing market participants, while Akteur is more suitable for describing specific activities.
Der neue Akteur auf dem Markt handelt schnell und nimmt großen Einfluss.
The new player in the market acts quickly and has a major influence.
Der neue Spieler auf dem Markt plant eine starke Erweiterung seines Angebots.
The new player in the market is planning a major expansion of its offerings.
