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noun
Someone who has an anonymous support role in an organization, especially a technician or scientist; a boffin.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
an expert adviser involved in making important decisions but usually lacking official status
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: brain truster
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: adviser, advisor, consultant
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