opinion-maker

opinion-maker — noun

1. someone whose views in public strongly affect how many people see a subject

1.名詞C1
釋義

someone whose views in public strongly affect how many people see a subject

例句

On local radio, Mei became an opinion-maker for young voters.

pattern: become an opinion-maker for [group]

Fashion magazines soon treated Luca as an opinion-maker in men's style.

pattern: treat [person] as an opinion-maker

同義詞
  • influencer

    is broader and often linked to social media rather than public debate or ideas

  • tastemaker

    is especially used for style, art, food, or culture

  • thought leader

    is more formal and common in business or professional contexts

  • trendsetter

    focuses more on starting fashions or habits than shaping views on issues

文法句型

be an opinion-maker

act as an opinion-maker

treat someone as an opinion-maker

用法筆記

Usually used for people with public reach, such as media figures, political leaders, critics, or religious leaders. It is less natural for someone who only influences a small private group.

常見錯誤

❌My brother is an opinion-maker in our family.
✅My brother strongly influences everyone in our family.
💡opinion-maker is usually used for wider public influence, not a small home group.
❌She is an opinion-maker about music, so I trust her clothes advice.
✅She is an opinion-maker in music, so I trust her music advice.
💡use it for the field where the person shapes public views.