noun🔗ShareSomeone who has strong influence over the choice of a leader."The wealthy donor was seen as the kingmaker in the mayoral election, due to his ability to sway public opinion and fund campaigns. "politicsgovernmentroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA player who is unable to win but powerful enough to decide which of the other viable players will eventually win."The school's student council president was a kingmaker, able to sway the student vote and influence who would be elected class president, even though she wasn't running herself. "politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading