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backroom boy

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Someone who has an anonymous support role in an organization, especially a technician or scientist; a boffin.

British

Examples

Holonym: backroom staff

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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