Panjandrum (Noun)
Meaning
An important or influential (and often overbearing) person.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The panjandrum of the company was notorious for making unreasonable demands on his employees.
- As the panjandrum of the social club, she expected everyone to attend her lavish parties.
- The panjandrum of the neighborhood association was known for his strict enforcement of local regulations.
- The panjandrum of the university's faculty was a brilliant but intimidating figure who commanded respect from his colleagues.
- The panjandrum of the city's business community was a self-made millionaire with a reputation for ruthless deal-making.