leader

noun countable

UK /ˈliːdə(r)/

Word Forms

singular	leader
plural	leaders

1
someone who is responsible for or in control of a group, organization, country etc
a political/military/religious leader
leader of:
the leader of the French delegation
Synonyms and related words
General words for leaders and bosses
amakhosi
autocrat
boss
2
a person, animal, or vehicle that is winning at a particular time during a race or competition
She remains the leader after the 17th hole.
Synonyms and related words
Races and racing
ahead
a poor second
baton
3
a person, company, or product that is more successful, popular, or advanced than others in a particular area of activity
They have emerged as industry leaders.
leader in:
He is widely acknowledged to be a world leader in his field.
Synonyms and related words
Successful person
success
achiever
success story
Synonyms and related words
Successful thing
success story
tour de force
a dead cert
See alsomarket leader
4
Britisha piece of writing in a newspaper in which the editor (=the person in charge of a newspaper) expresses their personal opinion on a subject
Synonyms and related words
Parts of newspapers and magazines
advice column
agony column
announcement
5
musicsomeone who conducts a band
Synonyms and related words
Playing, performing and arranging music
accompany
arrange
articulation
1. 5a
  Britishthe main violin player in an orchestra
  Synonyms and related words
  People who play musical instruments or write music
  accompanist
  bandsman
  bassist
6
biologya long shoot growing from the stem of a tree or bush
Synonyms and related words
Parts of plants
aerial root
anther
beanstalk
7
a short piece of strong transparent string used for tying a hook to a fishing line
Synonyms and related words
Hunting, shooting and fishing equipment
bait
barb
cockpit
8
a piece at the start or end of a film or tape with nothing recorded on it
Synonyms and related words
Recording equipment and general words for recording
audiotape
audiovisual
CD

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