Kingmaker

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who has significant political influence in determining the appointment of a leader, especially a monarch or other high-ranking official, without necessarily seeking the position for themselves. This term originates from the historical role of powerful nobles who could influence royal succession.
    • A powerful figure who controls or sways the selection of a candidate for a position of power, such as in politics or business.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The wealthy donor acted as a kingmaker in the party, deciding which candidate would receive the crucial funding.
    • In the corporate merger, the veteran board member served as the kingmaker, ultimately choosing the new CEO.
Advanced Usage
  • "To play the kingmaker": To act in the role of a kingmaker; to use one's influence to determine who gains a position of power.
    • The retiring senator decided to play the kingmaker in the upcoming primary election.
Variants and Related Words
  • Kingmaking (noun): The action or process of controlling the appointment of a leader.
    • The backroom deals were a clear example of political kingmaking.
Synonyms
  • Power broker: A person who influences the actions of others, especially in politics, through control of resources or support.
  • Éminence grise: A person who exercises power or influence in a certain sphere without holding an official position (often from behind the scenes).
Related Idioms
  • "The power behind the throne": A person who exerts great influence over a leader without being publicly in charge. This is closely related to the concept of a kingmaker.
    • Though he held no official title, everyone knew he was the power behind the throne, a true kingmaker.
Noun
  1. an important person who can bring leaders to power through the exercise of political influence
    • the Earl of Warwick was the first kingmaker
  2. 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)

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