Definitions

leader

[lee-der] / ˈli dər /

NOUN

person who guides

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chief commander director head manager officer ruler

STRONG

President boss captain chieftain conductor controller counsellor dean dignitary doyen eminence exec forerunner general governor guide harbinger herald lead lion luminary mistress notability notable pacesetter pilot pioneer precursor principal rector ringleader shepherd skipper superintendent superior

Antonyms

STRONGEST

employee follower

Example Sentences

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Mr Justice Swift has heard it claimed Adams was on the IRA army council for 30 years and its "de facto" leader.

From BBC

But folk I talk to in Whitehall think the president has garbled some of the details of what the leaders discussed privately.

From BBC

A top leader urged staff not to be distracted by “side quests” as the company plans a shift of resources to coding and enterprise businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal

The state has also been a leader in other ways.

From BBC

At a lecture to business leaders in London later on Tuesday, she will say this investment as well as closer ties with the EU and greater regional powers will help boost sluggish economic growth.

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