Meaning of the word puppeteer in English

What does puppeteer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

puppeteer

US /ˌpʌp.əˈtɪr/
UK /ˌpʌp.əˈtɪr/
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Noun

1.

a person who manipulates puppets

Example:
The puppeteer skillfully made the marionette dance.
She dreams of becoming a professional puppeteer.
2.

a person who controls the actions of others, often secretly or indirectly

Example:
He was the true puppeteer behind the political scandal.
The CEO was seen as the puppeteer, pulling all the strings in the company.
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