central figure

noun phrase

Meaning

The most important or influential person within a specific group, movement, or event.

Examples

She was the central figure in the negotiations that finally brought peace to the region.
The professor is a central figure in modern linguistics and has mentored hundreds of students.

Synonyms: leader, key player, protagonist, lynchpin

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central figure

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈsɛntrəl ˈfɪɡjər

Definition

The most important or influential person within a specific group, movement, or event.

Examples

She was the central figure in the negotiations that finally brought peace to the region.
The professor is a central figure in modern linguistics and has mentored hundreds of students.
During the investigation, the accountant emerged as the central figure behind the entire fraud scheme.

Synonyms of central figure

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