1. people who operate puppets in a performance

1. controls or manipulates someone or something like a puppet

Examples

• The skilled puppeteers brought the marionettes to life on stage.
• Children watched in amazement as the puppeteers made the characters dance.
• The theater company hired experienced puppeteers for their new show.
• She puppeteers the main character in the puppet show.
• The dictator puppeteers the government from behind the scenes.
• He puppeteers public opinion through his media empire.