CEFR B2

kingpin

noun

Meaning

The most important or powerful person in an organization or activity, especially one involved in illegal operations.

Examples

The police are trying to find the kingpin behind the smuggling ring.
He was the kingpin of the local crime syndicate for years.

Synonyms: leader, boss, mastermind, chief

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kingpin (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪŋpɪn/

Definition

The most important or powerful person in an organization or activity, especially one involved in illegal operations.

Examples

The police are trying to find the kingpin behind the smuggling ring.
He was the kingpin of the local crime syndicate for years.
She rose to become the kingpin of the fashion industry.

How to Use kingpin

kingpin of (prepositional phrase): The most important person within a specific group or activity. — "He was the kingpin of the local crime syndicate."

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