eminence grise

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Definition of eminence grise in English English dictionary: eminences grises someone who has unofficial power, often secretly, through someone else; (French) a person who exercises power or influence in certain areas without holding an official position; "the President's wife is an eminence grise in matters of education
éminence grise: a secret or unofficial decision-maker; the power behind the throne
éminence grise: (plural éminences grises - pronunciation same) a person who exercises power or influence without holding an official position
éminence grises: plural form of éminence grise

eminence grise

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E·mi·nence grise

emınıns grayz

/ˈemənəns ˈgrīz/ /ˈɛmənəns ˈɡraɪz/

() From French éminence (“power”) + grise (“gray”)

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