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king·mak·er

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–noun

a person who has great power and influence in the choice of a ruler, candidate for public office, business leader, or the like.

[Origin: 1590–1600; king + maker

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—Related forms

kingmaking, noun, adjective

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king·mak·er Audio Help (kĭng'mā'kər) Pronunciation Key
n. One who has the political power to influence the selection of a candidate for high public office.

king'mak'ing adj. & n.

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kingmaker
noun
1.	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) [syn: Warwick]
2.	an important person who can bring leaders to power through the exercise of political influence; "the Earl of Warwick was the first kingmaker"