leader

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈliː.də(r)/
• (US) (Canada) IPA ^(key): /ˈlidɚ/

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Noun

Singular leader

Plural leaders

Leader is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

1. (countable) A leader is someone who leads others and has them following him.

   Kings, presidents, governors, and mayors are all different types of leaders.

2. (countable) A leader is someone who is the best at what he does.

   Johntech is a leader in the microprocessor industry.