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Meaning of power behind the throne | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

Someone who appears to be without special status, but who has great covert influence on a person in authority.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Español poder detrás del trono
Suomi harmaa eminenssi
Français éminence grise
Русский серый кардинал

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

power board power bottom power box power breakfast power brick power broker

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