leader
Translation
leader, head, chief, captain
Examples
She is a great team leader.
She is a great team leader.
The company is a leader in technology.
The company is a leader in technology.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a person who leads (a group, country, etc.) She is the leader of the team.
((in sth.)) a company or product that is the most successful The company is a leader in its field.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chief, head, commander, director; Antonyms: follower, subordinate
Etymology
From Old English 'lædere', from 'lædan' (to lead). The suffix '-er' denotes an agent or person who does something.
Memory Tips
A leader is a person who 'leads' the way. The '-er' at the end tells you it's a person.