power behind the throne
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power behind the throne
noun powers behind the throne · powers behind thrones
- Someone who appears to be without special status, but who has great covert influence on a person in authority.
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noun someone who has great covert influence
| Español | poder detrás del trono |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 幕後掌權者 /幕后掌权者 mùhòu zhǎngquán zhě |
| Français | éminence grise |
| Русский | се́рый кардина́л séryj kardinál |
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title = {power behind the throne},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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