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Noun Concept
Categories: Deep politics, Political metaphors referring to people, French words and phrases
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eminence grise  éminence grise  Eminence Gray  Eminence Grey  Eminence gris
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(French) a person who exercises power or influence in certain areas without holding an official position WordNet 3.0
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(French) a person who exercises power or influence in certain areas without holding an official position WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
An éminence grise or grey eminence is a powerful decision-maker or adviser who operates "behind the scenes", or in a non-public or unofficial capacity. Wikipedia
Powerful decision-maker or adviser "behind the scenes" Wikidata
A secret or unofficial decision-maker. Wiktionary
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The President's wife is an eminence grise in matters of education WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
IS A
important person
politician
USAGE DOMAIN
French
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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eminence grise
Wikipedia
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éminence grise
Wikidata
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Éminence grise
Wiktionary
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éminence grise
Wikipedia Redirections
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Eminence Gray, Eminence Grey, Eminence gris, Eminence Grise, Eminence grise, gray cardinal, gray eminence, Gray eminences, grey eminence, Grey eminences, L'Eminence Gris, L'eminence grise, L'Éminence Gris, L'éminence grise
Wikidata Alias
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Eminence grise, grey eminence

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