WORD MEANING
Marionette meaning
MAR-ee-uh-net · noun
A puppet controlled from above using strings or wires attached to its limbs.
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A person who is controlled or manipulated by someone else.
A type of theatrical performance using puppets.
The term can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who lacks autonomy.
Examples
The puppeteer skillfully controlled the marionette with strings.
She bought a beautiful marionette as a souvenir from the theater.