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influencer

[in-floo-uh n-ser]
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noun
  1. a person or thing that influences: The most powerful influencer of beliefs is direct experience.
  2. a person who has the power to influence many people, as through social media or traditional media: Companies look for Facebook influencers who can promote their brand.

Origin of influencer

First recorded in 1660–70; influence + -er1
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Related Words for influencer

bellwether, authority, doyen, maven, force, power, consultant, guide, mentor, specialist, expert, connoisseur

Examples from the Web for influencer

Contemporary Examples of influencer

  • Huston writes in the book that Ara Gallant was "an influencer, a mentor, an advisor, a director, a comrade in arms."

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    March 31, 2010

Historical Examples of influencer

  • As an influencer of legislatures, he stands easily first in ability and achievement.