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Synonyms of leader

10 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for leader is chief. Other synonyms of leader are captain and chieftain. The opposite of leader is follower.

Synonyms and similar words for leader

nounOne having authority to direct.

  • chiefThe leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group.
  • chieftainA leader of a clan or tribe.
  • commander
  • captainA chief or leader.

nounA performer who leads a band, choir, or a section of an orchestra.

nounThe dominant animal in a pack of animals, such as wolves or lions.

nounA fast-growing terminal shoot of a woody plant.

nounThe drive wheel in any kind of machinery.

Opposite of leader

nounEither of the two front horses of a team of four in front of a carriage.

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Meaning of leader

  1. noun Any person who leads or directs.
  2. noun One who goes first.
  3. noun One having authority to direct.

Full definition of leader

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Questions about synonyms of leader

What is another word for leader?
Leader has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as chief, captain and chieftain.
What is the opposite of leader?
The opposite of leader is follower.
What does leader mean?
Leader means any person who leads or directs.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: leader (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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