"queenmaker" meaning in All languages combined

See queenmaker on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: queenmakers [plural]
Etymology: From queen + maker; compare kingmaker. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|queen|maker}} queen + maker Head templates: {{en-noun}} queenmaker (plural queenmakers)
  1. Someone who has strong influence over the choice of a female leader. Categories (topical): People
    Sense id: en-queenmaker-en-noun-gEyDP4vT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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