noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who makes or brokers business or political transactions.

   "Near-synonym: broker"

2. 2
   A factor in a negotiation that tips the balance so as to change the answer from no to yes. uncommon

Synonyms

All synonyms

broker

Antonyms

All antonyms

deal breakerdealbreaker

Example

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"The longtime Democratic Party loyalist and dealmaker died Nov. 19 at the age of 71."

Etymology

From deal + maker.

Related phrases

market makerpower broker

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