leader — a person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈliːdər/
Example Sentences
- The class leader forgot to bring the homework and blamed it on his dog eating his memory.
- Every successful company needs a strong leader to guide its vision.
- She became the leader of the dance group after accidentally inventing a new move while slipping on a banana peel.
leader
NOUN[/ˈliːdər/]
a person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country
The leader points the way, and the others follow with trust.
The leader guides the believers, turning players into achievers.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'lædan', meaning 'to lead' or 'to guide'. Originally denoting a person who guides others along a path, the term evolved during the Medieval period to primarily describe military commanders, and eventually broadened in modern usage to encompass individuals who direct or guide in any field or organization.
Breakdown
lead (to guide, conduct) + -er (one who does; agent noun suffix). The suffix '-er' transforms the verb 'lead' into a noun denoting the agent performing the action.
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📝Examples
“The class leader forgot to bring the homework and blamed it on his dog eating his memory.”
“Every successful company needs a strong leader to guide its vision.”
“She became the leader of the dance group after accidentally inventing a new move while slipping on a banana peel.”
“A good leader listens to their team members and makes decisions based on collective input.”
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