Puppeteer
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌpʌpɪˈtɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Puppeteer is a noun meaning A person who uses a puppet.
Meaning
A person who uses a puppet.
More Meanings
- To control (a puppet).
- (figurative) To control (an event, person, or organization) from behind the scenes.
- (figurative) Someone who is manipulative and thus able to get people to do what they want or to make events develop in the way they want in a puppet-like manner.
Word Forms
- puppeteers
- puppeteering
- puppeteered
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include puppetmaster, manipulator, puppetman, marionettist, sockpuppeteer, ventriloquist.
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