Leaders: meaning, definitions and examples
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leaders
[ ˈliːdərz ]
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.
in a group or organization
The person who is in charge of a group, organization, or country.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was elected as the new leader of the political party.
- The team's leader guided them to victory.
Translations
Translations of the word "leaders" in other languages:
🇵🇹 líderes
🇮🇳 नेता
🇩🇪 Führer
- Anführer
- Leiter
🇮🇩 pemimpin
🇺🇦 лідери
🇵🇱 liderzy
🇯🇵 リーダー
🇫🇷 leaders
- dirigeants
- chefs
🇪🇸 líderes
🇹🇷 liderler
- önderler
- yöneticiler
🇰🇷 지도자
🇸🇦 قادة
🇨🇿 vedoucí
🇸🇰 lídri
🇨🇳 领导人
🇸🇮 voditelji
🇮🇸 leiðtogar
🇰🇿 көшбасшылар
🇬🇪 ლიდერები
🇦🇿 liderlər
🇲🇽 líderes
Word origin
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.