Leader Definition
lēdər
leaders
noun
leaders
One that leads or guides.
American Heritage
A person or thing that leads; directing, commanding, or guiding head, as of a group or activity.
Webster's New World
One who is in charge or in command of others.
American Heritage
One who heads a political party or organization.
American Heritage
One who has influence or power, especially of a political nature.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- introduction
- bargain
- special
- novelty
- stick waver
- baton
- manager
- maestro
- orchestra leader
- Kappelmeister
- impresario
- bandleader
- choir leader
- director
- conductor
Origin of Leader
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From Middle English leder, ledere, from Old English lÇ£dere (“leader"), equivalent to lead +"Ž -er. Cognate with Scots ledar, leidar (“leader"), West Frisian lieder (“leader"), Dutch leider (“leader"), German Leiter (“leader, conductor, manager"), Danish leder (“leader, manager"), Swedish ledare (“leader, conductor, director"), Icelandic leiðari (“leader, conductor").
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