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USUKGeneralinformalcolloquial
- A person who is the most influential actor in a group or organization, who controls events or decisions behind the scenes.
- The central figure whose actions or authority drive the operation or outcome of a situation.
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USGeneralinformalslang
- A boastful self-description implying leadership, indispensability, or dominant influence within a social or professional setting.

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