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leader

/ˈlidɚ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.

    - "Joe is the leader of the team."
    - "The leader of the country made a speech to the nation."
    - "She was born to be a leader."
  • noun

    A person who guides or instructs, especially in a field of expertise.

    - "My math teacher is a great leader."
    - "He is a leader in the field of physics."
    - "She is a leader in her field and has published many papers."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈlidɚ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=867638"
Synonyms

conductor , guide
Rhymes
Words rhyming with leader
deader , reader , leader
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. leader (English) : A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.

  2. leader (Military) : A military rank.

  3. leader (To go before and show the way) : To go before and show the way for others to follow.

  4. lead (English) : To guide or direct.

  5. lead (Metal) : A heavy, malleable, bluish-white metal, typically obtained from the mineral galena.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. leader (military rank)

  2. leader (to go before)

  3. lead (metal)

  4. lead (to go before and show the way)

  5. lead (to guide or direct)

Variants
List of all variants of leader that leads to same result
leader , leaderless , leaders , leader of the opposition , leaders of the opposition , floor leader , floor leaders , loss leader , loss leaders , loss-leader , majority leader , majority leaders , minority leader , minority leaders , squadron leader , squadron leaders , born leader , born/natural leader , natural leader , follow-the-leader , co-lead , co-leader , co-leaders , co-leading , co-leads , co-led , colead , coleader , coleaders , coleading , coleads , coled
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

leaders, leading, led

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'leadere', from 'leadan' (to lead)

Trivia
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  1. The word 'leader' comes from the Old English word 'leadere', which means 'one who leads'.

  2. The first known use of the word 'leader' in English was in the 13th century.

  3. In ancient Rome, the leader of the Senate was called the 'Princeps Senatus'.

  4. In the United States, the leader of the Senate is called the 'Majority Leader'.

  5. The leader of a country is often referred to as the 'Head of State'.

Related Concepts
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  1. followership: The group of people who follow a leader. Followership is essential for effective leadership as it provides the leader with the resources and support needed to accomplish their goals.

  2. charisma: The ability to attract, influence, and lead others. Charismatic leaders are often seen as inspiring, persuasive, and able to connect with their followers on an emotional level.

Culture
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The concept of leadership has been explored extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. Leaders have been portrayed as heroes, villains, and everything in between. In literature, famous leaders include Julius Caesar, King Arthur, and Atticus Finch. In art, there are numerous portrayals of leaders throughout history, such as Michelangelo's Pieta, which depicts Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus, and Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper, which depicts Jesus and his disciples.

How to Memorize "leader"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person standing in front of a group of people, giving a speech and inspiring them with his words.
    - Visualize a person leading a group of people through a forest, showing them the way.
    - Visualize a person holding a map and pointing the way to a destination.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'leader' with the image of a person standing in front of a group of people.
    - Associate the word 'leader' with the feeling of being inspired and motivated.
    - Associate the word 'leader' with the idea of taking charge and making decisions.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'L-E-A-D-E-R' to remember the meaning of leader: 'Leading, Empowering, Achieving, Deciding, Encouraging, Responsible'.
    - Use the phrase 'Leading Every Action, Decision, and Effort, Results' to remember the meaning of leader.
    - Use the image of a person with a crown or a scepter to remember the meaning of leader.

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