kingmaker
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
[edit] Noun
kingmaker (plural kingmakers)
- Someone who helps making a leader a force to reckon with, without having any desire for the position themselves.
[edit] Usage notes
- Mostly used for people with powerful influence in choosing a candidate for public representation.
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[edit] References
- Kingmaker, Answer.com
