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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