placeman
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/ˈpleɪsmən/
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/ˈpleɪsmən/
A person who is appointed to a job because they support a particular politician or political group.
The new director was seen as a placeman, appointed to the role only because of his connections.
새로운 이사는 연결 고리만으로 이 직책에 임명된 인물로 여겨졌다.