party boss

Frequency: 6.58.2 per million words

A leader of a political party, especially one who controls votes and appointments.

bossNOUN + NOUN

Categories:

party

Examples (10)

  • The local party boss decided who would run for mayor.
  • The powerful party boss was implicated in a corruption scandal.
  • Who do you think is the most influential party boss in the country's history?
  • Despite his official title, he was the de facto party boss, pulling the strings behind the scenes.
  • The election will determine who becomes the next party boss and sets the agenda.
  • The meeting was attended by all the regional party bosses to discuss strategy.
  • He's an old-school party boss who knows how to maintain discipline among members.
  • The journalist reported that the party boss had denied all allegations.
  • The candidate was handpicked by the formidable party boss.
  • If the party boss supports the new legislation, it is almost certain to pass.