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cheerleaders

cheerleaders is the plural of cheerleader.

Meaning of cheerleader

Noun

cheerleader (plural cheerleaders)

  1. A person, usually a young, attractive female, who encourages applause and cheers at a sports event, and wearing a specially-designed uniform in the official colors of the team he/she cheers for.
  2. (figuratively) A person who rallies support for any cause.
    • Given these sentiments, it is unsurprising that ultranationalists have been the main cheerleaders of closer Russia-North Korea relations.2023 November 17, “Russia and North Korea: A Growing Strategic Partnership”, in 38 North
    Antonyms:
    gloomleader

Questions about cheerleaders

What is cheerleaders the plural of?
Cheerleaders is the plural of cheerleader.

Words near cheerleaders in the dictionary

  1. cheerleaded
  2. cheerleader
  3. cheerleader effect
  4. cheerleaderish
  5. cheerleaderlike
  6. cheerleaders
  7. cheerleadership
  8. cheerleading
  9. cheerleads
  10. cheerled
  11. cheerless

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