leader

A person with the power to direct a group, organization, or country.

• Our team leader called a meeting.
• The party elected a new leader.
• World leaders discussed the agreement.

How to use it: leader of something (She is the leader of the local council.)

Similar words: head, chief, boss

Common phrases: team leader, political leader

A person who guides others or goes first so that others follow.

• We followed our leader up the hill.
• The leader showed the group which path to take.
• Good leaders help others find their way.

Similar words: guide

Opposites: follower

Common phrases: group leader, leader of something

A person or company that is among the best or most successful in a particular activity.

• This company is a market leader.
• She is a leader in cancer research.
• Several industry leaders attended the meeting.

How to use it: leader in something (The company is a leader in solar technology.)

Similar words: front-runner

Common phrases: market leader, industry leader

The animal with the highest position in a group, which the other animals follow or obey.

• The pack leader ate first.
• A younger wolf challenged the leader.
• The other animals followed their leader.

Similar words: alpha

Common phrases: pack leader, leader of something