Also means
puppet master
Usage Note
Burattinaio literally means the operator of burattini (hand puppets with a hollow body). Figuratively it is widely used for someone who pulls strings behind the scenes — a manipulator or hidden power. The feminine is burattinaia. Note the -aio suffix, common in Italian for craftspeople or traders (fornaio = baker, libraio = bookseller).
Examples
"Il burattinaio animava i personaggi con abilità."
Natural Translation
The puppeteer animated the characters with skill.
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