A person or entity that exerts influence on others or on society; often used similarly to 'influencer' but more general.
作家や学者はしばしば社会の重要な影響者となる。
Writers and scholars often become important influencers in society.
SNSの普及で、誰もが影響者になり得ると言われている。
With the spread of social media, it is said that anyone can become an influencer.