8
employer(noun, superior, judge, boss, leader)
7
foreman(noun, control, manage, boss, leader)
7
influencer(noun, person, control, status)
7
lord(noun, superior, noble, master, boss)
6
curator(noun, custodian)
6
kingpin(noun, law, judge, master, expert)
6
sire(noun, master)
5
agent(noun, control, manage, boss, leader)
5
authority(noun, law, control, manage, animate)
5
big cheese(noun, expression, law, head, judge)
5
conductor(noun, director)
5
guardian(noun, teacher, mentor, keeper, supervisor)
5
president(noun, master)
5
ranger(noun, custodian)
5
steward(noun, custodian)
4
Mr Big
4
caretaker(noun, custodian)
4
chieftain(noun, superior, guide, head, master)
4
custodian(noun, custodian)
4
executive officer
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