/strawng"man', strong"-/ , n. , pl. strongmen .
1. a person who performs remarkable feats of strength, as in a circus.
2. a political leader who controls by force; dictator.
3. the most powerful or influential person in an organization or business, by reason of skill in the formulation and execution of plans, work, etc. Also, strong man .
[ 1855-60; STRONG + MAN 1 ]