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Definition of wielder

wielder

/ˈwiːl.dɚ/
wiel · der
Plural:wielders
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• noun

1

A person or entity that possesses and exercises power, authority, or influence.

Example

"As the primary wielder of executive authority on the board, she made the final decision regarding the merger."

2

A person who holds and uses a tool, instrument, or weapon.

Example

"The master calligrapher was a skilled wielder of the brush, producing intricate strokes with effortless precision."

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• Rhymes for wielder

• Nearby Words

widthwise
wield
wieldable
wielder
wiener
wiener neustadt
wiesbaden

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English welder ('ruler, controller'), derived from Old English wieldan ('to rule, govern, control') combined with the agent suffix -er.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wielder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wielder
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