An influential person; someone with power or influence who can affect decisions in politics, business, or local affairs.
そのプロジェクトには地元の有力者の支持が必要だ。
That project needs the support of local influential figures.
政治家や実業家などの有力者が集まった会合だった。
It was a meeting attended by influential politicians and business leaders.
新しい規制案は有力者の反対で見直された。
The new regulatory proposal was revised due to opposition from influential people.