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   leader

   /ˈliːdə/

   noun

   • 1. the person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country: "the leader of a protest group" Similar chiefheadprincipalbosscommandercaptainfigureheadcontrollersuperiorkingpinheadmanmover and shakerchairmanchairwomanchairpersonchairconvenermoderatordirectormanaging directorMDmanagersuperintendentsupervisoroverseeradministratoremployermastermistressforemanpresidentpremiergovernorrulermonarchkingqueensovereignemperortsarprinceprincesslordlord and masterelderpatriarchgurumentorauthorityinformal:boss manskippertop dognumber onebig cheesebig noisebigwigbig shotgafferguv'norhonchoMister Bignumero unosachempadroneOpposite followersupporter
   • ▪ (in the UK) a member of the government officially responsible for initiating business in the House of Commons or House of Lords.
   • ▪ the person or team that is winning a sporting competition at a particular time: "Nora was up among the leaders"
   • ▪ an organization or company that is the most advanced or successful in a particular area: "a leader in the use of video conferencing" Similar pioneerfront runnerinnovatortrailblazerpathfindergroundbreakertrendsetterleading lightguiding lighttorchbearerflagbearerpacemakeroriginatorinitiatordeveloperdiscovererfounderarchitectformal:neoteric
   • 2. the principal player in a music group.
   • ▪ the principal first violinist in an orchestra. British
   • ▪ a conductor of a small musical group. North American
   • 3. a leading article in a newspaper. British
   • 4. a short strip of non-functioning material at each end of a reel of film or recording tape for connection to the spool.
   • ▪ a length of filament attached to the end of a fishing line to carry the hook or fly.
   • 5. a shoot of a plant at the apex of a stem or main branch.
   • 6. a series of dots or dashes across the page to guide the eye, especially in tabulated material.

   Derivatives

   • 1. leaderless adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLEADER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LEADER definition: 1. a person in control of a group, country, or situation: 2. someone or something that is winning…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › leaderLeader Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   a. : guide, conductor. The tour leader recommended several restaurants in the area. b (1) : a person who directs a military force or unit. leaders of the army. (2) : a person who has commanding authority or influence. a leader in the reform movement.

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   A leader is the one in the charge, the person who convinces other people to follow. A great leader inspires confidence in other people and moves them to action. A leader is the head guy or gal, the one running the show. The leader of the band calls the shots and sets the tempo for the music.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLEADER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   LEADER meaning: 1. a person in control of a group, country, or situation: 2. someone or something that is winning…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLEADER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   The leader of an organization or a group of people is the person who is in charge of it. Members today will elect a new leader. American English : leader / ˈlidər /

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishleader noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of leader noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.ccl.org › articles › leading-effectively-articlesWhat Is Leadership? A Definition Based on Research | CCL

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   May 15, 2024 · What’s the meaning of leadership? We define leadership as a social process that enables individuals to achieve collective results together.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › leaderLeader - definition of leader by The Free Dictionary

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   Define leader. leader synonyms, leader pronunciation, leader translation, English dictionary definition of leader. n. 1. One that leads or guides. 2. One who is in charge or in command of others. 3. a. One who heads a political party or organization. b. One who has...

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › leaderLeader Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    LEADER meaning: 1 : someone or something that leads others: such as; 2 : someone who guides other people

11. www.dictionary.com › browse › leaderLEADER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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    noun. a person or thing that leads. a guiding or directing head, as of an army, movement, or political group. Music. a conductor or director, as of an orchestra, band, or chorus.