die Anführerin
Translation
female leader, ringleader
Examples
Sie ist die Anführerin der Gruppe.
She is the leader of the group.
Die Anführerin der Rebellion wurde gefasst.
The leader of the rebellion was captured.
Grammar Patterns
Anführerin von+3 ((sth.)) leader of sth. She is the leader of a large organization.
Anführerin + Genitive ((sth.)) leader of sth. She is the leader of the movement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Leiterin, Chefin, Vorsitzende; Antonym: Gefolgsfrau (female follower)
Etymology
Made up of 'an-' (at the front) + 'führen' (to lead) + '-in' (feminine suffix). Literally, a 'female who leads at the front'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'an' (at the front) + 'führer' (leader) + 'in' (female suffix). A woman leading from the front.