powerbroker
/ˈpaʊər ˌbroʊkər/
noun
- A person who has a lot of influence and uses it to control or arrange political or business deals.
- The senator was known as a powerbroker who decided which bills would pass.
- In Hollywood, a few powerful agents act as powerbrokers for movie deals.
- The local powerbroker arranged the meeting between the mayor and the developers.
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