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   Lead·er

   /ˈlēdər/

   

   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.
   • ▪ 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 band or small musical group. North American
   • 3. a leading article or editorial in a newspaper. British
   • 4. a short strip of nonfunctioning 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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   The meaning of LEADER is something that leads. How to use leader in a sentence. something that leads: such as; a primary or terminal shoot of a plant; tendon, sinew…

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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.

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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.

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   The meaning of LEADERSHIP is the office or position of a leader. How to use leadership in a sentence.

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   Leader definition: a person or thing that leads.. See examples of LEADER used in a sentence.

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   May 15, 2024 · Leadership is the process of people working to achieve something together. Both management and leadership are important for accomplishing goals or making change happen, and depending on your role, you will need to draw on aspects of both to be effective. What Do Managers Focus On?

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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.

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

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   a person who leads a group of people, especially the head of a country, an organization, etc. He was elected as leader of the Democratic Party. She became leader of the campaign group. Union leaders agreed to begin talks with the government.

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    noun. the position or function of a leader, a person who guides or directs a group: He managed to maintain his leadership of the party despite heavy opposition. Synonyms: stewardship, directorship, hegemony, governorship, control, management, administration. ability to lead: As early as sixth grade she displayed remarkable leadership potential.

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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.