| Main Entry: | lobbyist |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | special interest representative |
Synonyms: |
activist, influence peddler, mover and shaker, person of influence, powerbroker, pressure group |
| Main Entry: | gray eminence |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | power behind the throne |
Synonyms: |
behind-the-scenes operator, eminence grise, friend at court, hidden hand, kingmaker, powerbroker, wire-puller |