leader

noun
UK: /ˈliːdə(r)/
US: /ˈliːdər/

  1. A person who guides or directs a group or organization.

    1. The leader gave us instructions to follow the path. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our team leader ensured that everyone understood their responsibilities before starting the project. [ ] [ ]

  2. The person who controls a political party or country.

    1. The leader of the country made an important announcement. [ ] [ ]
    2. The nation's leader addressed the citizens during a time of national crisis and uncertainty. [ ] [ ]

  3. A person who is the best or most successful.

    1. She is the leader in sales this quarter. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is a leader in developing sustainable energy solutions and technologies. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

chief principal director commander ruler head guide
leader verb

  1. To be in charge of a group or organization.

    1. She will leader the team to success. [ ] [ ]
    2. He will leader the organization toward achieving its strategic goals and objectives. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "leader" in English means: A person who guides or directs a group or organization., The person who controls a political party or country., A person who is the best or most successful..

The phonetic transcription of "leader" is /ˈliːdə(r)/ in British English and /ˈliːdər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "leader": chief, principal, director, commander, ruler, head, guide.

Example usage of "leader": "The leader gave us instructions to follow the path.". More examples on the page.