influentials

/ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəlz/
noun
  1. People who have the power to affect the opinions, decisions, or actions of others, especially in a particular field.
    • The conference was attended by many influentials from the tech industry.
    • Politicians often seek the support of influentials to win elections.
    • Local influentials helped raise funds for the new community center.
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