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rain·mak·er

[reyn-mey-ker] Pronunciation Key

–noun

1.	(among American Indians) a medicine man who by various rituals and incantations seeks to cause rain.

2.	a person who induces rainfall by using various scientific techniques, as the seeding of clouds with silver iodide crystals from an airplane.

3.	Slang. an executive or lawyer with exceptional ability to attract clients, use political connections, increase profits, etc.: The president has several rainmakers among his advisers.

[Origin: 1765–75, Americanism; rain + maker

]

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rainmaking, noun

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rain·mak·er (rān'mā'kər) Pronunciation Key
n.

Informal One who is known for achieving excellent results in a profession or field, such as business or politics.
One who is believed to be capable of producing rain, as through magical or ritual actions.

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rainmaker
noun
1.	executive who is very successful in bringing in business to his company or firm
2.	American Indian medicine man who attempt to make it rain

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Rainmaker

An employee of a brokerage firm who brings a large amount of wealthy individuals or corporations to the brokerage firm's client base.

Investopedia Commentary

Rainmakers are usually compensated very well for their efforts (or connections).

See also: Brokerage

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rainmaker

A brokerage firm employee who brings a wealthy client base to the business.

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Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law - Cite This Source - Share This
Main Entry: rain·mak·er
Pronunciation: 'rAn-"mA-k&r
Function: noun
: a person (as a partner in a law firm) who brings in new business —rain·mak·ing noun

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