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puppet leader

/ˈpʌpɪt ˈliːdər/

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/ˈpʌpɪt ˈliːdər/C1formalpolitical
  • ruПолитический термин, обозначающий лидера, который официально находится у власти, но контролируется или манипулируется внешней силой, такой как другая страна или влиятельная группа, а не действует самостоятельно.

A political term referring to a leader who is officially in charge but is controlled or manipulated by an external force, such as another country or powerful group, rather than acting independently.

  1. Figurehead rulerC1formal

    A leader who is officially in charge but is controlled by an external force or government.

    ruМарионеточный лидер

    • The general installed a puppet leader to maintain control over the region.
    • Many considered the prime minister to be a puppet leader of the neighboring country.
    • The puppet leader had no real authority and followed orders from abroad.