leader
leader Lexical Profile
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• noun
A person who commands, directs, or guides a group, organization, political party, or country.
"The newly elected leader promised to invest heavily in public education and healthcare."
A person, team, or organization that holds first place in a competition, market, or field of activity.
"After three consecutive victories, the visiting team became the undisputed leader of the league."
British The principal editorial article in a newspaper, expressing the opinion of the editors or publishers; also, the principal first violinist of an orchestra.
"Today's newspaper features a sharp leader examining the government's latest economic budget."
A short length of transparent line attaching a fishing lure or hook to the main fishing line, or a blank strip of film or tape at the beginning of a reel.
"The angler tied a strong fluorocarbon leader to the end of his braided line before casting into the river."
In botany, the primary, central upward-growing shoot or stem at the apex of a tree or shrub.
"If the central leader of a young pine tree is damaged, a side branch will often bend upward to replace it."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Old English noun 'lædere', meaning one who guides or conducts, formed from the verb 'lædan' (to lead) and the agent suffix '-ere'.