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kingmaker in Persian

شاهنشان

/ˈkɪŋmeɪkə/US/ˈkɪŋˌmeɪkɚ/

kingmaker in Persian: شاهنشان. In English, kingmaker means someone who has strong influence over the choice of a leader.

Persian words for kingmaker

someone who has strong influence over the choice of a leader
شاهنشان

English meaning of kingmaker

  1. noun Someone who has strong influence over the choice of a leader.
  2. noun A player who is unable to win but powerful enough to decide which of the other viable players will eventually win.

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Questions about kingmaker in Persian

What is the meaning of kingmaker in Persian?
Kingmaker in Persian is شاهنشان.
معنی kingmaker چیست؟
Kingmaker: شاهنشان.
What does kingmaker mean in English?
Kingmaker means someone who has strong influence over the choice of a leader.

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