powerbroker

pow·er·bro·ker

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pou-er-broh-ker]
- /ˈpaʊ ərˌbroʊ kər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pou-er-broh-ker]
- /ˈpaʊ ərˌbroʊ kər/

Definition of powerbroker word

noun powerbroker a person who wields great political, governmental, or financial power. 1

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Origin of powerbroker

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1960-65; power + broker

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Parts of speech for Powerbroker

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

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determiner

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powerbroker popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for powerbroker

noun powerbroker

activist — An activist is a person who works to bring about political or social changes by campaigning in public or working for an organization.
friend at court — a friend in a position of influence or power who may advance one's interests, especially a helpful person who is close to someone in authority.
gray eminence — a person who wields unofficial power, especially through another person and often surreptitiously or privately.
hidden hand — an unknown force or influence believed to be the cause of certain, often unfortunate, events
influence peddler — a person who arranges to obtain favors, as government contracts, from high officials on behalf of others for a fee.

All 7 Synonyms of powerbroker