Eminence Grise Definition

ā-mē-näɴs grēz
eminence grises
noun
A person who wields great power and influence, but secretly or unofficially.
Webster's New World
Alternative form of éminence grise.
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Other Word Forms of Eminence Grise

Noun

Singular:
eminence grise
Plural:
minence-grises, eminence grises

Origin of Eminence Grise

  • French the power behind the throne éminence power grise feminine of gris gray, shadowy

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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