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leaders

 

[ ˈliːdərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in politics

The people in a country who govern it, especially when they are strong or effective.

Synonyms

governors, heads of state, rulers

Examples of usage

  • The country's leaders condemned the violence.
  • She emerged as a strong leader during the crisis.
Context #2 | Noun

in a group or organization

The person who is in charge of a group, organization, or country.

Synonyms

chief, director, head

Examples of usage

  • He was elected as the new leader of the political party.
  • The team's leader guided them to victory.
Context #3 | Noun

in a movement or cause

A person who leads a movement or a cause, showing others the way and inspiring them.

Synonyms

advocate, champion, guide

Examples of usage

  • She was a charismatic leader of the civil rights movement.
  • The environmental leader inspired many to take action.

Translations

Translations of the word "leaders" in other languages:

🇵🇹 líderes

🇮🇳 नेता

🇩🇪 Führer

🇮🇩 pemimpin

🇺🇦 лідери

🇵🇱 liderzy

🇯🇵 リーダー

🇫🇷 leaders

🇪🇸 líderes

🇹🇷 liderler

🇰🇷 지도자

🇸🇦 قادة

🇨🇿 vedoucí

🇸🇰 lídri

🇨🇳 领导人

🇸🇮 voditelji

🇮🇸 leiðtogar

🇰🇿 көшбасшылар

🇬🇪 ლიდერები

🇦🇿 liderlər

🇲🇽 líderes

Etymology

The word 'leaders' originated from the Old English word 'lǣdere', which meant 'one who leads'. Throughout history, leaders have played a crucial role in shaping societies, from ancient rulers to modern political figures. They have been symbols of power, inspiration, and change, influencing the course of events and the lives of many. The concept of leadership continues to evolve, reflecting the values and challenges of each era.

See also: lead, leadership, leading, leads, leadwort, mislead, misleader, misleading.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,444, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.