puppeteer
US /ˌpʌp.əˈtɪr/
UK /ˌpʌp.əˈtɪr/
1.
dalang, pemain boneka
a person who manipulates puppets
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The puppeteer skillfully made the marionette dance.
Dalang dengan terampil membuat boneka menari.
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She dreams of becoming a professional puppeteer.
Dia bermimpi menjadi dalang profesional.
2.
dalang, pengendali
a person who controls the actions of others, often secretly or indirectly
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He was the true puppeteer behind the political scandal.
Dia adalah dalang sejati di balik skandal politik itu.
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The CEO was seen as the puppeteer, pulling all the strings in the company.
CEO dipandang sebagai dalang, yang mengendalikan semua di perusahaan.