leader

A noun referring to a person who guides, directs, or commands a group, organization, or movement.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который направляет, руководит или командует группой, организацией или движением.esPersona que guía, dirige o comanda a un grupo, organización o movimiento; también puede referirse a quien va a la cabeza en una competición o ámbito.frPersonne qui dirige, guide ou commande un groupe, une organisation ou un mouvement.deSubstantiv für eine Person, die eine Gruppe, Organisation oder Bewegung anführt, leitet oder befehligt. Bezeichnet sowohl formelle Führungspersonen als auch Personen mit informeller Autorität oder Vorbildfunktion.ptSubstantivo que designa a pessoa que dirige, chefia ou comanda um grupo, uma organização ou um movimento.zh指领导、引导或指挥某一群体、组织或运动的人。arاسم يشير إلى شخص يقود أو يوجّه أو يرأس جماعة أو منظمة أو حركة.

1. Person in charge A2 formal

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

   • The team leader assigned tasks to everyone.
   • She is a natural leader who inspires others.
   • The political leader addressed the nation on television.

   ruЛидерesPersona que dirige o está al mandofrpersonne qui dirigedeAnführerptLíderzh领导者arقائد

   Synonyme: bosscaptainchairmanchiefcommanderdirectorgovernorheadmanagerpresidentprincipalrulersovereignsuperiorsupervisor

   Antonyme: followersubordinateunderling

2. Frontrunner B1 formal

   A person or thing that is the most successful or advanced in a particular area.

   • The company is a market leader in renewable energy.
   • He is the leader in the race for the championship.
   • This product is the leader in its category.

   ruЛидерeslíder, punterofrMeneur (personne ou chose en tête)deSpitzenreiterptLíderzh领先者arالمتصدر

   Synonyme: forerunnerinnovatorpacemakerpacesetterpioneertrailblazervanguard

3. Guide or director A2 formal

   Someone who shows the way or directs others.

   • The tour leader guided us through the museum.
   • She acted as a leader during the hiking expedition.
   • The project leader coordinated all the activities.

   ruРуководительesGuía o directorfrGuide ou directeurdeFührerptLíderzh领导者arقائد

   Synonyme: captainchiefcommanderconductordirectorguideheadmanagerpilotsupervisor

   Antonyme: followersubordinateunderling

• leaders plural form
• leaders' possessive plural form
• leader's possessive singular form