Graue Eminenz — meaning in English
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English meaning
- svengali noun A person who controls or manipulates another, often through charm, persuasion, or something close to hypnotic influence — commonly an overbearing mentor or manager.
Senses
Graue Eminenz is used for these senses in English:
- power broker A person or group having the ability to influence important decisions, especially in public policy, politics, and business.
- svengali One who manipulates or controls another as by some mesmeric or sinister influence; especially a coach, mentor or industry mogul.
- éminence grise (idiomatic) A secret or unofficial decision-maker.