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influence peddler

in·flu·ence ped·dler
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-floo-uh ns ped-ler]
    • /ˈɪn flu əns ˈpɛd lər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-floo-uh ns ped-ler]
    • /ˈɪn flu əns ˈpɛd lər/

Definition of influence peddler words

  • noun influence peddler a person who arranges to obtain favors, as government contracts, from high officials on behalf of others for a fee. 1
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Origin of influence peddler

First appearance:

before 1945
One of the 6% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1945-50

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Parts of speech for Influence peddler

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influence peddler popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for influence peddler

noun influence peddler

  • mover and shaker — a person who has power and influence, esp., a member of a group having power and influence
  • pressure group — an interest group that attempts to influence legislation through the use of lobbying techniques and propaganda.
  • activist — An activist is a person who works to bring about political or social changes by campaigning in public or working for an organization.
  • powerbroker — a person who wields great political, governmental, or financial power.
  • latency — the state of being latent.
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