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UK [ˈliːdə(r)] / US [ˈlɪdər] noun [countable]
Word forms "leader":
singular leader plural leaders
1) someone who is responsible for or in control of a group, organization, country etc

a political/military/religious leader

leader of:

the leader of the French delegation

2) a person, animal, or vehicle that is winning at a particular time during a race or competition

She remains the leader after the 17th hole.

3) a person, company, or product that is more successful, popular, or advanced than others in a particular area of activity

They have emerged as industry leaders.

leader in:

He is widely acknowledged to be a world leader in his field.

See:
4) British a piece of writing in a newspaper in which the editor (= the person in charge of a newspaper) expresses their personal opinion on a subject
5)
a) music someone who conducts a band
b) British the main violin player in an orchestra
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