Associations to the word «Kingmaker»
Noun
- Warwick
- Neville
- Hicks
- Montagu
- Salisbury
- Blackwell
- Novice
- Earl
- Consort
- Hutton
- Kendall
- Scenario
- Marquess
- Clarence
- Richard
- Iv
- Edward
- Gregory
- Anne
- Throne
- Audio
- Candidate
- Module
- Lisa
- Sheriff
- Democrat
- Guild
- Henry
- Shah
- Eldest
- Politics
- Publisher
- Rose
- Ruler
- Succession
- Queen
- Yorkshire
- Daughter
- Iii
- Oxford
- Republican
- Sister
- Duke
- Murray
- Novel
- Role
- Dynasty
- Elizabeth
- Chase
- Reign
- King
- Election
- Ally
- Ross
- Louisiana
- War
- Alliance
- Influence
- Drama
- Parti
- Brother
- Doctor
- Favor
- Governor
- Leader
- Michael
- Marriage
- Politician
- Entry
- Selection
- Chief
- Drum
- Reading
- Position
- York
Verb
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Wiktionary
KINGMAKER, noun. Someone who has strong influence over the choice of a leader.
Dictionary definition
KINGMAKER, noun. English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471).
KINGMAKER, noun. An important person who can bring leaders to power through the exercise of political influence; "the Earl of Warwick was the first kingmaker".
Wise words
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.