authority figure

noun

: a person who has authority over another person

A child needs an authority figure in his or her life.

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The mentor-mentee relationship was often hierarchical, with the mentor positioned as the authority figure and the mentee as the learner, creating a one-way flow of knowledge. —

Mary Hemphill, Phd, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Gemini May 21 – June 20 Feeling judged by a harsh authority figure might cloud your day. —

Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024 Lane Kiffin and Nick Saban have had an interesting relationship, whether working together or as opponents: Kiffin the needler, Saban the annoyed authority figure. —

Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024 This could look like an unexpected debate with a friend, a tricky discussion with someone in the workplace, or perhaps an authority figure of sorts. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for authority figure

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