kingmaker

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English

Definitions

noun

Someone who has strong influence over the choice of a leader.
A player who is unable to win but powerful enough to decide which of the other viable players will eventually win.

Related words

Synonyms

powerbroker make-king decisionmaker puppet master opinion-maker opinionmaker rulemaker decision-maker decision maker opinion maker changemaker power-broker difference maker power politician electant keymaker

Associated

plantagenet montagu horde warwick roses scenario clarence consort salisbury politicians throne chase

Rhymes

caretaker maker acre quaker undertaker rainmaker breaker raker baker troublemaker

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