dealmaker en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈdɪəɫˌmeɪkə(ɹ)/ (UK)
Etymology
From deal + maker.
Meanings
-
One who makes or brokers business or political transactions.
The longtime Democratic Party loyalist and dealmaker died Nov. 19 at the age of 71.
2008 December 2, “Former Philly councilwoman memorialized”, in Philadelphia Inquirer:Near-synonym: broker
- (uncommon) A factor in a negotiation that tips the balance so as to change the answer from no to yes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deal-maker | alternative | lexicographic | |
| dealmakers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Relateds
market maker · dealbreaker · power broker · dealer