Synonyms for

Leaders

Verb / ˈli:dɜ:z / Another word for leaders — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Leaders are people who guide or direct a group of people towards a goal.

Synonyms & similar words

drawingcard follower leadership leader lossleader ruler chief head director boss captain commander guide manager supervisor governor president chairman chairwoman CEO principal superintendent administrator foreman overseer

Synonyms by register

Formal

directors supervisors managers executives

Informal

bosses chiefs heads top dogs

Literary

captains guides vanguard

Antonyms

followers subordinates disciples employees workers underlings

Common collocations

  • team leaders
  • business leaders
  • political leaders
  • community leaders
  • industry leaders
  • leading figures
  • role models

Word family

noun leader
verb lead
adjective leading

Usage note

The word 'leaders' often implies a position of authority and responsibility. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but the specific synonym chosen can adjust the register.

Example sentences

  1. The leaders of our school organized a fundraiser for charity.
  2. The team's captain is a great leader on and off the field.
  3. The CEO is the leader of the company and makes important decisions.
  4. The governor is the leader of our state.
  5. The teacher is a leader in the classroom and helps her students learn.

Quotes

  • A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. - Douglas MacArthur
  • The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things. - Ronald Reagan
  • A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit. - Arnold H. Glasow

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