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28 Nov 2020
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What is the difference between puppeteer and puppet master ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between puppeteer and puppet master ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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There is no difference in meaning. In terms of usage, "puppeteer" is more likely to be used literally, while "puppet master" figuratively. Although it isn't a strict requirement.
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"Puppet master" is the ruler or most skilled of "puppeteers".
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There is no difference in meaning. In terms of usage, "puppeteer" is more likely to be used literally, while "puppet master" figuratively. Although it isn't a strict requirement.
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They both mean someone who uses puppets.
"Puppeteer" is usually used for someone who controls actual puppets. "Puppet master" is usually used for someone who is controlling other people from behind the scenes, as if the other people are puppets. Both words can be used in both ways, but I think this is the most common.
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@graybedroll
@UnChef
@cmertb
Thank you for all three!
There is not much difference in meaning, and "puppet master" is higher than "puppetter" or used figuratively.
It was very helpful!
@UnChef
@cmertb
Thank you for all three!
There is not much difference in meaning, and "puppet master" is higher than "puppetter" or used figuratively.
It was very helpful!
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