noun
- a person who works behind the scenes in politics or business, especially one who exercises influence without holding an official position
Usage: informal; often used in political contexts
Examples
- The backroomer advised the candidate on strategy without appearing in public.
- Political backroomers often shape policy decisions more than elected officials.
- She was known as a backroomer who preferred to work quietly rather than seek the spotlight.
- The party's backroomers met to discuss the upcoming election.
- He spent decades as a backroomer, influencing major corporate decisions from the shadows.