kingmaker
(noun) an important person who can bring leaders to power through the exercise of political influence; “the Earl of Warwick was the first kingmaker”
Warwick, Earl of Warwick, Richard Neville, Kingmaker
(noun) English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
kingmaker (plural kingmakers)
Someone who has strong influence over the choice of a leader.
(game theory) A player who is unable to win but powerful enough to decide which of the other viable players will eventually win.
• Mostly used for people with powerful influence in choosing a candidate for public representation.
Source: Wiktionary
23 December 2024
(noun) Australian tree having hard white timber and glossy green leaves with white flowers followed by one-seeded glossy blue fruit
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