dealmaker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who makes or brokers business or political transactions.
  2. A factor in a negotiation that tips the balance so as to change the answer from no to yes.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɪəɫˌmeɪkə(ɹ)/

Word forms

dealmaker dealmakers deal-maker

Etymology

From deal + maker.

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