strongman

strongman
/strawng"man', strong"-/, n., pl. strongmen.
1. a person who performs remarkable feats of strength, as in a circus.
2. a political leader who controls by force; dictator.
3. the most powerful or influential person in an organization or business, by reason of skill in the formulation and execution of plans, work, etc. Also, strong man.
[1855-60; STRONG + MAN1]

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