"difference maker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: difference makers [plural]
Etymology: make a difference + -er Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|make a difference|er|id2=agent noun}} make a difference + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} difference maker (plural difference makers)
  1. Someone who, or something that, makes a difference. Categories (topical): People Synonyms: difference-maker Related terms: difference-making
    Sense id: en-difference_maker-en-noun-oqb3v0uV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er (agent noun)

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