kingpin

🇺🇸 /ˈkɪŋpɪn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkɪŋpɪn/
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noun
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A person who is the most important or influential in a particular group or field.

The kingpin of the criminal organization was arrested by the police.

translation

n. A person who is the most important or influential in a particular group or field.

Word Forms

Plural kingpins