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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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BMA resident doctor leader Dr Jack Fletcher said it was "regrettable" that strike action had been taken again and he was "sorry" for the disruption caused.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

She added: “I will always keep pushing every City leader to do better by the people of Los Angeles.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Culture secretary Lisa Nandy called the broadcast "completely unacceptable and harmful", while Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said the BBC had made "a horrible mistake".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Khamenei's son and successor Mojtaba has yet to be seen in public since being named supreme leader, but has his own widely-used X and Telegram channels.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Brightbill had been the leader of the flock ever since his first migration.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown