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power broker


power broker

noun

: a person who has a lot of influence and control in a particular activity (such as politics)

Full Definition of POWER BROKER

:  a person (as in politics) able to exert strong influence through control of votes or individuals
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First Known Use of POWER BROKER

1961

Rhymes with POWER BROKER

honest broker, mediocre, red-hot poker, yellow ocher

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