puppetry

/ˈpʌpɪtri/
noun
  1. The art of making and manipulating puppets and presenting puppet shows.
    • She took a class in puppetry to learn how to build her own marionettes.
    • The museum had an exhibit on the history of puppetry around the world.
    • Puppetry has been a popular form of entertainment for centuries.
  2. The use of secret control or manipulation, especially in politics or business.
    • The novel explores the puppetry of public opinion by the media.
    • The scandal revealed the puppetry behind the election campaign.
    • Some critics see puppetry in the way large corporations influence lawmakers.
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