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strongman

or strong man

[ strawng-man, strong- ]
/ ˈstrɔŋˌmæn, ˈstrɒŋ- /
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noun, plural strong·men.

a person who performs remarkable feats of strength, as in a circus.
a political leader who controls by force; dictator.
the most powerful or influential person in an organization or business, by reason of skill in the formulation and execution of plans, work, etc.

Words related to strongman

autocrat, tyrant, despot, adviser, tycoon, authoritarian, disciplinarian, fascist, totalitarian, commander, mogul, chief, oppressor, magnate, boss, leader, ringleader, usurper, absolutist, oligarch

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Origin of strongman

First recorded in 1855–60; strong + man1
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British Dictionary definitions for strongman

strongman
/ (ˈstrɒŋˌmæn) /

noun plural -men

a performer, esp one in a circus, who performs feats of strength
any person regarded as a source of power, capability, initiative, etc
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