king|mak|er

king|mak|er
king|mak|er «KIHNG MAY kuhr», noun.
1. a person who makes or establishes kings; power behind the throne.
2. a person of authority who dictates to others, as a politician who is able to force his choice of a candidate for office: »

The Democratic convention has begun to sprout more kingmakers than candidates (Wall Street Journal).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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