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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

si′lent part′ner,

Businessa partner taking no active part in the conduct of a business. Cf. secret partner.

1820–30, American.

'silent partner' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

sleeping partner - partner - secret partner

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