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Synonyms for leader

Grammar : Noun
Spell : lee-der
Phonetic Transcription : ˈli dər

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Définition 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

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