leader Synonyms
Another word for leader
• noun (Context 1)
A person who commands, directs, or guides a group, organization, political party, or country.
"The newly elected chief promised to invest heavily in public education and healthcare."
• noun (Context 2)
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 front-runner of the league."
• noun (Context 3)
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 editorial examining the government's latest economic budget."
• noun (Context 4)
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 trace to the end of his braided line before casting into the river."
• noun (Context 5)
In botany, the primary, central upward-growing shoot or stem at the apex of a tree or shrub.
"If the central shoot of a young pine tree is damaged, a side branch will often bend upward to replace it."
Opposites of leader
The opposite of leader shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: