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powers behind thrones

powers behind thrones is the plural of power behind the throne.

Meaning of power behind the throne

Noun

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

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

Questions about powers behind thrones

What is powers behind thrones the plural of?
Powers behind thrones is the plural of power behind the throne.

Words near powers behind thrones in the dictionary

  1. powerpoints
  2. powerpop
  3. powers
  4. powers ahead
  5. powers behind the throne
  6. powers behind thrones
  7. Powers Creek
  8. powers down
  9. powers of appointment
  10. powers of attorney
  11. powers of suggestion

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