Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
key-figure
noun
/kiː ˈfɪɡər/
Definition
A key figure is an important person in a particular context, such as in an organization or a specific situation, whose influence, knowledge, or decision-making ability is significant.
Examples
- She was a key figure in the company’s rise to success.
- The scientist became a key figure in the research community.
- His ideas made him a key figure in the political landscape.
Meaning
The term refers to someone whose role is crucial to the success or functioning of a group or event.
Synonyms
- important person
- central figure
- main player
