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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024rain•mak•er /ˈreɪnˌmeɪkɚ/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- Anthropology(among American Indians) a medicine man who by various rituals and prayers tries to bring rain.
- Meteorologya person who tries to bring on rainfall by artificial techniques, as the seeding of clouds with silver iodide crystals.
- Businessan executive or lawyer who is able to get clients, produce income or sales, etc., esp. by using political or other connections.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024rain•mak•er (rān′mā′kər),USA pronunciation n. - Anthropology(among American Indians) a medicine man who by various rituals and incantations seeks to cause rain.
- Meteorologya person who induces rainfall by using various scientific techniques, as the seeding of clouds with silver iodide crystals from an airplane.
- Business, Slang Terms[Slang.]an executive or lawyer with exceptional ability to attract clients, use political connections, increase profits, etc.:The president has several rainmakers among his advisers.
- rain + maker 1765–75, American.
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