the operative word

the most important word in a phrase, which explains the truth of a situation He wants more time for his private life, private being the operative word. Photographers are not allowed anywhere near his family.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Itumeleng	-	Southern African, Tswana
Holger	-	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Isabell	ee-zah-BEL	German
Celestine	['selistin]
Bagadata	-	Ancient Persian
Lennart	LE-nahrt (Low German)	Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Low German, Dutch