queenmaker

English

Etymology

From queen +‎ maker. Modelled after kingmaker.

Noun

queenmaker (plural queenmakers)

1. Someone who has strong influence over the choice of a female leader.

   Coordinate term: kingmaker

   • 2008 April 26, Larry Rohter, “Superdelegate Stalemate Shows No Sign of Easing”, in New York Times‎:

     “The fact is that the unpledged delegate group was added not to be kingmakers or queenmakers but simply to give each state a few extra slots without having to sign in blood for a presidential candidate or run against their own constituents,” he said.