"queenmaker" meaning in English

See queenmaker in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: queenmakers [plural]
Etymology: queen + maker; compare kingmaker. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|queen|maker}} queen + maker, {{m|en|kingmaker}} kingmaker Head templates: {{en-noun}} queenmaker (plural queenmakers)
  1. Someone who has strong influence over the choice of a female leader. Categories (topical): People

Inflected forms

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