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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Raúl - who at nearly 95 years old bears the official title "Leader of the Cuban Revolution" - served as Cuba's president between 2008 and 2018.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Following the defection of Pennsylvania’s Arlen Specter in 2009, Minority Leader McConnell presided over a Republican Conference of only 40 senators—the smallest GOP caucus in 30 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Without a clear consensus, Senate Majority Leader John Thune cancelled the vote on that bill.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader has issued a directive banning the removal of its uranium stockpile, Reuters reported.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Where he stood, Leader could feel the vine now.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry

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