Meanings
noungrey cardinal (plural grey cardinals)
plural grey cardinals · alternative gray cardinal
- figurativelyA powerful, unofficial advisor or influencer who exerts significant influence behind the scenes over a leader, organization, or government.
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grey cardinal. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/grey%20cardinal
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“grey cardinal.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/grey%20cardinal. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “grey cardinal,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/grey%20cardinal.
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