hemagogue

/hɛməˈɡɒɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has a strong influence or power in a particular field or community, often in a subtle or unofficial way.

“The artist was a hemagogue in the city’s avant-garde scene, with her innovative ideas and style inspiring many others.”

Synonyms

  • influencer
  • mover and shaker

Antonyms

  • outcast
  • pariah