powerbroker
or pow·er bro·ker
[ pou-er-broh-ker ]
/ ˈpaʊ ərˌbroʊ kər /
noun
a person who wields great political, governmental, or financial power.
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British Dictionary definitions for powerbroker
power broker
noun
a person with power and influence, esp one who operates behind the scenes
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