strongman

strong·man

S0816200 (strông′măn′)n.1. A man who performs feats of strength, as in a weightlifting competition or at a circus.2. A man who is a powerful, influential political figure who exercises leadership and control by force.

strongman

(ˈstrɒŋˌmæn) n, pl -men1. (Theatre) a performer, esp one in a circus, who performs feats of strength2. any person regarded as a source of power, capability, initiative, etc

strong•man

(ˈstrɔŋˌmæn, ˈstrɒŋ-)

n., pl. -men. 1. a person who performs remarkable feats of strength, as in a circus. 2. a political leader who controls by force; dictator. [1855–60]

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Noun	1.	strongman - a man who performs feats of strength at a fair or circusperformer, performing artist - an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
	2.	strongman - a powerful political figure who rules by the exercise of force or violence; "he is determined to bring down the Iraqi strongman"potentate, dictator - a ruler who is unconstrained by law

strongman

nounAn absolute ruler, especially one who is harsh and oppressive:Big Brother, despot, dictator, führer, man on horseback, oppressor, totalitarian, tyrant.

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