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influential
[ in-floo-en-shuhl ]
/ ˌɪn fluˈɛn ʃəl /
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adjective
noun
a person who exerts or can exert strong influence: according to influentials of the fashion industry.
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British Dictionary definitions for influential
influential
/ (ˌɪnflʊˈɛnʃəl) /
adjective
having or exerting influence
Derived forms of influential
influentially, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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