Meaning of strongman in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    strongman

    Definitions

    1. a man who performs feats of strength at a fair or circus
  2. 2. a powerful political figure who rules by the exercise of force or violencea

    Examples

    • « he is determined to bring down the Iraqi strongman »

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