leader

/ˈlidər/
noun
  1. A person who guides or directs a group, organization, or country.
    • The team leader gave clear instructions for the project.
    • A good leader listens to the concerns of their followers.
    • She was elected leader of the student council.
  2. The person or thing that is in first place in a race or competition.
    • The runner held the lead as the leader of the marathon.
    • Our company is the market leader in renewable energy.
    • The leader of the pack pulled ahead of the other dogs.
  3. A person who has influence or authority in a particular field or activity.
    • He became a leader in the movement for social justice.
    • She is a thought leader in the field of education technology.
    • The community leader organized a charity event.
  4. The main article or editorial in a newspaper, expressing the editor's opinion.
    • The editor wrote a strong leader about climate change.
    • I always read the leader in the morning paper.
    • The newspaper's leader criticized the new policy.
What does "leader" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean