"kingmaker" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: ˈkɪŋmeɪkə Forms: kingmaker
Etymology: kingmaker < king (βασιλιάς) + maker (δημιουργός)
  1. πολιτική δύναμη που καθορίζει ή προωθεί έναν μονάρχη
    Sense id: el-kingmaker-en-noun-z1i3gBiG
  2. πολιτική δύναμη που βοηθά κάποια μεγαλύτερη Tags: figuratively
    Sense id: el-kingmaker-en-noun-Qq41cMnz
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      "form": "kingmaker",
      "source": "header"
    }
  ],
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        "πολιτική δύναμη που καθορίζει ή προωθεί έναν μονάρχη"
      ]
    },
    {
      "glosses": [
        "πολιτική δύναμη που βοηθά κάποια μεγαλύτερη"
      ],
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        "μεταφορικά"
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