leaders

lead-ers · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of "leader": people who guide, direct, or command others.

  2. 2.

    People or things that are ahead of others in a competition or field.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    born leaders — people who have natural leadership abilities
  • •
    industry leaders — the most successful companies in a sector
  • •
    thought leaders — influential experts in a particular field

Related words

Antonyms: followers, subordinates
See also: leader, leadership, leading
Synonyms: chiefs, commanders, directors, heads

Etymology

From Old English lædere ("one who leads"), from lædan ("to lead") + -ere (agent suffix). The concept of leadership has been central to human organization throughout history.