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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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   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.

4. 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.

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

7. www.mckinsey.com › what-is-leadershipWhat is leadership: A definition and way forward | McKinsey

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   Aug 17, 2022 · In this McKinsey Explainers, we answer the age-old question “what is leadership” and explore the different styles and strategies to become a better leader.

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   leader. [ lee -der ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. 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.