key figure



key figure

n. an important person in an event; a person central to an event. Sam is not exactly a key figure, but he can lead us to Mr. Big.
See also: figure, key

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Senan-Irish
BurtonBURT-ənEnglish
Haris (2)-Greek
Vratislav-Czech, Slovak, Medieval Slavic
Seraiah-Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
ClemenceKLEM-əntsEnglish