Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

power behind the throne

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.07 in modern English

Syllables: pow-er be-hind the throne
IPA

37

Scrabble Score

20

Letters

3

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Someone who appears to be without special status, but who has great covert influence on a person in authority.

Inflected Forms

powers behind the throne (plural) powers behind thrones (plural)

Phrases

éminence grise power broker powers that be deep state

Frequently Paired Words

éminence grise power broker powers that be deep state

Questions

What does power behind the throne mean?: Someone who appears to be without special status, but who has great covert influence on a person in authority.

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