Antonyms for leader

Grammar : Noun

Spell : lee-der

Phonetic Transcription : ˈli dər

Definition of leader

Origin : Old English lædere "one who leads," agent noun from lædan (see lead (v.)). As a title for the head of an authoritarian state, from 1918 (translating führer, Duce, caudillo, etc.). Meaning "writing or statement meant to begin a discussion or debate" is late 13c.; in modern use often short for leading article (1807) "opinion piece in a British newspaper" (leader in this sense attested from 1837).

noun person who guides

Example sentences :

Mr. Gladstone was hailed everywhere as the leader of the Liberal party.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

Such was the leader whom Mr. Gladstone had faithfully followed for many years.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

The leader had gone with Joe Clune straight for the front car.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

On the way the leader explained his system briefly and clearly.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Not until he had secured such information did the leader move.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

This from the leader, who in time came to be known as "Nimble Dick."
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

The death of the Genoese leader did indeed bring the resistance to an end.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

Your dwelling is in those parts, and so their thoughts turned to you as their leader.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

In such directions, Aggie was the leader, an eager, joyous one always.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Garson, however, was unconvinced, notwithstanding his deference to the judgment of his leader.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Synonyms for leader

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