ringleader

Meanings

• noun

  A person who organizes and leads a group, especially one involved in illegal activity.

  - "The ringleader of the gang was arrested by the police."
  - "He was the ringleader of the prank calls."
  - "The ringleader of the protest spoke to the media."

• noun

  A person who takes charge of a situation or activity.

  - "She was the ringleader of the project."
  - "The ringleader of the team coordinated the efforts."
  - "He was the ringleader of the charity event."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ringleader
leader , reader , deader , cadaver

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Variants

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ringleader , ringleaders

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Etymology

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The term 'ringleader' originated in the late 19th century. It comes from the idea of a circus ringmaster leading the circus performers in a ring.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ringleader' was first used in English in the late 1800s.

2. In some countries, the term 'ringmaster' is used instead of 'ringleader' to describe a circus leader.

3. The term 'ringleader' can also be used metaphorically to describe a person who causes trouble or instigates conflict in a group.

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Related Concepts

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1. leader: A person who leads a group or organization.

2. organizer: A person who makes arrangements for an event or activity.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'ringleader' has been used to describe characters who lead groups, often with negative connotations. For example, in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer', Tom is the ringleader of a group of boys who play pranks on their town.

How to Memorize "ringleader"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person standing in front of a group, leading them with a confident and authoritative demeanor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ringleader' with the image of a circus ringmaster or a leader of a group.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rings Around Leaders' to remember the definition of ringleader as a person who leads a group.

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