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Adam Driver stars as Daniel Jones, the lead investigator who plowed an increasingly lonely path to the truth, battling against political resistance and CIA interference all the way.
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Wired Staff, WIRED, 31 Mar. 2023
Ted Padich, lead investigator of the PPP Fraud Task Force and Sober Homes Task Force, said investigators expect to bring charges of scheme to defraud, grand theft and money laundering.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2023
Megan Sandel is co-director of the GROW clinic, co-lead principal investigator of Children’s HealthWatch at Boston Medical Center, and a professor of pediatrics at Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine and BU School of Public Health.
—Megan Sandel And Charlotte Bruce, STAT, 28 Mar. 2023
The state was likely helped during the pandemic by its relatively low poverty rate and high level of educational attainment, said Emma Castro, a researcher at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington in Seattle and a co-lead author on the paper.
—Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2023
May was the lead author of a paper that describes A. buccei in the journal Palaeontologia Electrictronica, with an overview of beavers on the Texas Gulf Coast from 15 to 22 million ago based on fossils in the University of Texas collections.
—Greg Garrison | , al, 27 Mar. 2023
Study affirms climate change Jay Zwally, a researcher at NASA Cryospheric Sciences Laboratory and the lead author of the 2015 paper, told USA TODAY the paper does not disprove climate change.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023
It’s hosted by one of the lead authors.
—Lila Maclellan, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2023
The lead author of the study, Elizabeth Archer, a postgraduate researcher at the University of East Anglia, said infections in the late 1980s were mostly seen in Gulf Coast states and areas along the southern Atlantic coast but rarely north of Georgia.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 23 Mar. 2023
His 3-pointer with 5:04 left gave the Huskies a 63-55 lead and provided the perfect response to the Aztecs’ run.
—Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2023
Hachimura elevated toward the rim, double-pumped and scored on a layup just before the clock struck zero to give the Lakers an 18-point lead.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2023
Here was Yordan Alvarez giving the @Astros the lead, as heard on @AstrosRadioMLB.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 2 Apr. 2023
San Antonio wide receiver Fred Brown went 96 yards for the XFL’s first kickoff-return touchdown of the season in the second quarter to give the Brahmas the lead, but the Vegas Vipers scored the game’s final 17 points for a 26-12 victory on Saturday.
—Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 2 Apr. 2023
The Blazers started strong in the first quarter, but ultimately fell behind and trailed for most of the game until new guard Jeenathan Williams, signed Friday out of the G League, made a three-pointer and then scored on a drive to give his new team a 91-88 lead with 7:57 to go.
—Afentres, oregonlive, 2 Apr. 2023
But Antetokounmpo reeled off seven straight points with a three-point play, a layup and a dunk that gave the Bucks a 96-82 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
—Ben Steele, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2023
Machado originally was called safe but the Rockies challenged and the call was overturned. Carpenter, who signed as a free agent in December, gave the Padres a 4-0 lead with his double into right field with one out in the third.
—Bernie Wilson, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Apr. 2023
But a wild touchdown pass from DiNucci to former NFL wide receiver Josh Gordon with eight seconds left before halftime gave the Sea Dragons a 21-9 lead that the Renegades couldn’t recover from.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 1 Apr. 2023
Never Shop Hungry This can lead to making impulsive purchases.
—Redbook, 6 Apr. 2023
Trying new things outside of your comfort zone on vacation can lead to some of the most exhilarating and unforgettable experiences of your life.
—James Barrett, Men’s Health, 6 Apr. 2023
But in rarer cases, chlamydia can lead to itching and irritation of the genital area, discomfort when urinating, and an unusual discharge.
—Sarah Bradley, Women’s Health, 6 Apr. 2023
View Photos The Prime’s shape leads to good visibility in all directions, but the cabin does suffer from some ergonomic concerns.
—Andrew Krok, Car and Driver, 6 Apr. 2023
Her transition from news to the arts would eventually lead her to trailblaze a vibrant television career that has now spanned seven decades.
—Diane J. Cho, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2023
But Stan Trout, founder of the rare earths and magnetic materials consultancy Spontaneous Materials, thinks that Tesla’s decision can lead to ripple effects.
—Mary Hui, Quartz, 5 Apr. 2023
There’s the agony of filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, which is akin to filing your taxes and which can lead to federal aid in the form of Pell grants.
—Nicole Laporte, Town & Country, 5 Apr. 2023
In the committee hearing, Cabrera bristled at the notion that her bill could lead to fewer dollars for police and fire.
—Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2023
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1
: something that leads: such as
a
: a primary or terminal shoot of a plant
b
: tendon, sinew
the leaders in his wrists moved like baling wire—Dillon Anderson
c
leaders plural
: dots or hyphens (as in an index) used to lead the eye horizontally : ellipsis sense 2
d
chiefly British
: a newspaper editorial
e(1)
: something for guiding fish into a trap
(2)
: a short length of material for attaching the end of a fishing line to a lure or hook
g
: something that ranks first
the leaders among communicable diseases
h
: a blank section at the beginning or end of a reel of film or recorded tape
2
: a person who leads: such as
a
: guide, conductor
The tour leader recommended several restaurants in the area.
b(1)
: a person who directs a military force or unit
(2)
: a person who has commanding authority or influence
a leader in the reform movement
c(1)
: the principal officer of a British political party
(2)
: a party member chosen to manage party activities in a legislative body
(3)
: such a party member presiding over the whole legislative body when the party constitutes a majority
(2)
: a first or principal performer of a group
The concertmaster is the leader of the violin section.
3
: a horse placed in advance of the other horses of a team
Synonyms
Example Sentences
The tour leader suggested several restaurants in the area.
She was the leader for most of the race, but she eventually finished second.
The class focused on the great religious leaders of the last century.
the leader of an army
a leader of the antiwar movement
Some people are leaders, and some people are followers.
The company has become a leader in developing new technology.
the leader of a popular big band of the 1930s
The Times attacked the government in a leader today.
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Russell, a computer science professor at the University of California, Berkeley, has spent decades as a leader in the AI field.
—Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 9 Apr. 2023
Bezalel Smotrich — a settler leader and high-ranking member of Netanyahu’s cabinet — said Friday that his willingness to tolerate action that does not include more extreme measures in the territories was waning.
—Louisa Loveluck, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2023
The fraudulent activity was not discovered until August 2019, when a church leader received a letter from the church’s bank indicating there were insufficient funds to cover a $75.00 check written against the church’s account.
—Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 8 Apr. 2023
The Defense Ministry is under the command of an active-duty general, not a civilian leader, is not required to publicly release documents or report on its activities and often refuses to appear before Mexico’s Congress to answer questions.
—Galia García Palafox Alejandro Cegarra, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2023
On Wednesday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., defied Chinese threats of retaliation by appearing with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in California, the most senior U.S. official to meet with a Taiwanese leader on U.S. soil in decades.
—Megan Lebowitz, NBC News, 7 Apr. 2023
McKee has scheduled a press conference at the State House for 11 a.m. Langevin, a Democrat who became a national leader on cyber security issues during his 11 terms in the House, retired from Congress in January after not seeking reelection last year.
—Dan Mcgowan, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Apr. 2023
DeBerry left quietly at the beginning of this season, and Alterra has yet to name a replacement leader.
—oregonlive, 7 Apr. 2023
Chisholm finished his college career as Dayton’s all-time leader in all-purpose yards while also ranking top 3 in career rushing yards and total touchdowns.
—Shelby Dermer, The Enquirer, 6 Apr. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of leader was
in the 14th century
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What does the word lead mean?
According to Dictionary and Your Dictionary, the word lead has a plethora of different meanings. First, the word lead can be used as a verb, meaning to conduct or escort, usually by holding and guiding, or to show the way. This can also be used as a noun to refer to the person who is in the first or foremost place in advance of others, or the extent to which the person is leading. For example, the person who is to have direction or charge of as in to lead an army, sales team, political party, or an exploring party as a measure of precedence. Lead can also be used as an adjective in many different ways. It most commonly means most important, or principal. It can also be used in football to refer to a forward pass that is thrown ahead of the intended receiver so as to allow him to catch it while running, or baseball to refer to a base runner or batter in an advance position, as well as the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine. Lead can also mean the angle between the direction of the firing of a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target which corrects for the flight time of the missile, or a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire.
In chemistry, the word lead is a noun that refers to heavy, comparatively soft, malleable, bluish-gray metal. This metal is sometimes found in its natural state, however it is usually combined as a sulfide, especially in galena. Information on this metal is as follows: Symbol: Pb; atomic weight/atomic wt: 207.19; atomic number/atomic no.: 82; specific gravity: 11.34 at 20°C. Lead is a pliable, heavy, inelastic metal element, which has a bright, bluish color and is an ingredient of solder, but is easily tarnished. It is both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. This can also refer to something that is made of this metal or one of its alloys, accumulators, cable sheaths, paints, and as a radiation shield, or some plummet or pass of lead that is suspended by a line. It can also be used as a verb or adjective in this sense, or can be used to refer to a lead weight suspended on a line used to take soundings of the depth of water.
The word lead can also refer to bullets that have been shot, black lead or a mixture of graphite and clay that is used in as the marking substance in pencils, or in the printing industry to refer to a thin strip of metal or brass less than type-high, which is used for increasing the space between lines of type. In stained glass, lead refers to the grooved bar of lead which sections of glass are set in. Finally, imn British English, this refers to a roof that is shallow or flat, and covered with lead. Lead has numerous other definitions that refer to things like the width of port opening, the action of a tooth or the tooth of a wheel, a course of a rope, a release of steam from a valve, the end of its stroke, a distance of haul, a fleet of yachts and the lead of a boat, and more.
What are synonyms and antonyms for the word lead?
SYNONYMS (from Power Thesaurus)
- head
- cause
- control
- leader
- forefront
- leading
- principal
- leading role
- leading man
- track
- show
- star
- superintend
- oversee
- bring
- run
- conduct
- result
- guide
- dispose
- accompany
- head up
- take
- pilot
- administer
- prerogative
- persuade
- leash
- front
- usher
- hint
- leadership
- command
- trail
- clue
- move
- escort
- precede
- carry
- steer
- influence
- shepherd
- rule
- manage
- govern
- supervise
- pass
- drive
- chair
- advantage
- direct
ANTONYMS (from Power Thesaurus)
- put up with
- play it by the book
- agree to
- adhere to
- trail
- ask where to go
- come to heel
- give in to
- give way to
- catch the bus
- keep in step
- be regulated by
- accept
- consent to
- bow to
- ask for the road
- be controlled by
- obey
- accept orders from
- be dutiful to
- yield to
- be governed by
- follow up
- comply with
- take it lying down
- abide by
- do what someone says
- chase
- heed
- stomach
- play by the rules
- submit to
- ask for directions
- observe
- be subject to
- surrender to
- ask for direction
- defer to
- fall into line with
- follow the orders of
- conform to
- brook
- carry out the orders of
- dog
- lump it
- truckle to
- follow
- be ruled by
- take orders from
- ask the way
What is the origin of the word lead?
According to Etymonline, the word lead has been used since the Middle English leden, and comes from the Old English lǣdan, Old English lēad, and Old High German līdan. This word can also be compared to the Scots leid, lede North Frisian lud, luad, West Frisian lead, Dutch lood, German Lot , Swedish lod lead, Icelandic lóð, and Irish luaidhe.
How can the word lead be used in a sentence?
Lead can be used in many sentences in different parts of speech and tenses like the past tense or past participle. Some examples of lead are below.
The conductor leads the orchestra and the lead singer through the piece of music.
The witness played a principal part in the lead story about the diamond. Their information on the time of flight to the next base and the potential customer that entered the store was crucial to the news.
He bet it all when he was in the lead in the round of cards, but found himself in misery after the playing of a card that made him lose it all.
Orators of all ages took numerous leads from the different speakers. They advised them on many topics, from a transaction to admission to college and more. The pupil sat there in shock.
The jockey on the white horse took the reins and the lead in the race to the surprise of many. This was an important entry in the jockey’s career record.
Overall, the word lead means to guide the way or play a principal role. It can also refer to the toxic bluish-white metallic element. This toxic malleable metallic element has a specific melting point and corrosion or tarnishes that are dangerous and different degrees of hardness. A mass of lead has the symbol Pb and a specific valency and relative density, and may be used in electrical connection, or the top position of a roof covering.
Sources:
- lead | Origin and meaning of lead | Online Etymology Dictionary
- Lead synonyms – 2 757 Words and Phrases for Lead | Power Thesaurus
- Lead antonyms – 402 Opposites of Lead | Power Thesaurus
- Lead | Definition of Lead | Dictionary.com
- Lead Meaning | Best 134 Definitions of Lead | Your Dictionary
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Other forms: led; leading; leads; leaded
To lead means to go in front, or to serve as the leader of a group. If you’re on a group hiking trip and the navigator lost the map, you’ll want someone with a good sense of direction to lead the group back to the car.
If you have done excellent, groundbreaking research into cancer treatment, someone might say you lead the field in finding a cure for cancer. If we say a football team has a strong lead, that means that they’re on the way to winning a game. If you are a detective and you discover a room full of evidence on a case, that might lead to its solution.
Definitions of lead
-
verb
take somebody somewhere
“We
lead him to our chief”-
synonyms:
conduct, direct, guide, take
-
verb
cause something to pass or lead somewhere
-
synonyms:
run
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draw, guide, pass, run
pass over, across, or through
-
range, run
change or be different within limits
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draw, guide, pass, run
-
verb
travel in front of; go in advance of others
-
synonyms:
head
-
head, head up
be the first or leading member of (a group) and excel
-
head, head up
-
verb
be ahead of others; be the first
-
verb
move ahead (of others) in time or space
-
synonyms:
precede
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Antonyms:
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follow
travel behind, go after, come after
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types:
-
head
travel in front of; go in advance of others
-
draw away
move ahead of (one’s competitors) in a race
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type of:
-
go, locomote, move, travel
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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follow
-
verb
lead, extend, or afford access
-
verb
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
-
synonyms:
extend, go, pass, run
-
range, run
change or be different within limits
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types:
-
come
extend or reach
-
radiate, ray
extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
-
go deep, go far
extend in importance or range
-
type of:
-
be
occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
-
range, run
-
verb
tend to or result in
“This remark
lead to further arguments among the guests” -
verb
have as a result or residue
-
synonyms:
leave, result
-
leave
act or be so as to become in a specified state
-
leave
have left or have as a remainder
-
leave
-
verb
cause to undertake a certain action
“Her greed
led her to forge the checks” -
“The use of computers in the classroom
lead to better writing”-
synonyms:
conduce, contribute
-
verb
lead, as in the performance of a composition
-
synonyms:
conduct, direct
-
conduct
lead musicians in the performance of
-
conduct
-
noun
a position of leadership (especially in the phrase `take the lead’)
“he takes the
lead in any group”“we were just waiting for someone to take the
lead”“they didn’t follow our
lead” -
noun
an advantage held by a competitor in a race
“he took the
lead at the last turn” -
noun
(baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base
“he took a long
lead off first” -
noun
(sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning
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Antonyms:
-
deficit
(sports) the score by which a team or individual is losing
-
type of:
-
score
a number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest
-
deficit
-
noun
evidence pointing to a possible solution
“the police are following a promising
lead”“the trail
led straight to the perpetrator”-
synonyms:
track, trail
-
noun
an indication of potential opportunity
“a good
lead for a job”-
synonyms:
confidential information, hint, steer, tip, wind
-
noun
the introductory section of a story
“it was an amusing
lead-in to a very serious matter”-
synonyms:
lead-in, lede
-
noun
a news story of major importance
-
noun
an actor who plays a principal role
-
noun
restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
-
noun
the playing of a card to start a trick in bridge
“the
lead was in the dummy” -
noun
the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile)
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type of:
-
angle
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
-
angle
-
noun
a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire
-
synonyms:
booster cable, jumper cable, jumper lead
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types:
-
clip lead
a short piece of wire with alligator clips on both ends
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type of:
-
jumper
a small connector used to make temporary electrical connections
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conducting wire, wire
a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance
-
clip lead
-
noun
the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine
Definitions of lead
-
noun
a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey
“the children were playing with
lead soldiers”-
synonyms:
Pb, atomic number 82
-
noun
mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil
-
noun
thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
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Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937)
Jewish leader of a revolt in Judea that recovered Jerusalem around 166 BC; hero of the Apocryphal books I Maccabees and II Maccabees (?-161 BC)
Afghan leader of forces opposed to the Taliban; won fame by successfully resisting the Soviets in the 1980s; was assassinated by men posing as journalists (1953-2001)
Libyan leader who seized power in a military coup d’etat in 1969; deposed the Libyan monarchy and imposed socialism and Islamic orthodoxy on the country (born in 1942)
a leader in religious or sacred affairs
a member of the aristocracy
someone who assumes leadership of a movement or activity
the person who convenes a meeting
the leader of a group of people
someone who leads the cheers by spectators at a sporting event
(ancient Greece) leader of a group or festival; leader of a chorus
a leader in municipal affairs
someone in an official position of authority who can give orders or control others
a person with great powers and abilities
leader
a person or firm that employs workers
a person who holds an important or distinguished position in some organization
a person who exercises control and makes decisions
a leader and organizer and spokesman (especially a political leader)
a leader who stimulates and excites people to action
someone who shows the way by leading or advising
a recognized leader in some field or of some movement
a person who is in charge
the head of a tribe or clan
(Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide
a person who initiates a course of action
a leader of a labor movement
a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws
the leader of a town or community in some parts of Asia Minor and the Indian subcontinent
a leader of military forces
someone who leads astray (often deliberately)
someone worthy of imitation
a person distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
the leader of a nationalist movement
a leader who entices people to follow (especially to their doom)
someone who is the forefront of an important enterprise
a woman who is the forefront of an important enterprise
a person active in party politics
a leader engaged in civil administration
the leader of a group meeting
a leader or ruler who is chosen by a despot to head a government
leader of a religious order
the leader of a troop of Scouts
someone who leads or initiates an activity (attack or campaign etc.)
someone who leads a strike
one of greater rank or station or quality
a leader in a campaign or movement
one who trains other persons or animals
a leader in name only, without real power or authority
a nationalist leader in the American Revolution and in the creation of the United States
someone who manages a government agency or department
someone who administers a business
a confident assertive person who acts as instigator
a high-ranking Shiite religious leader who is regarded as an authority on religious law and its interpretation and who has political power as well
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
a superior person having claim to precedence
a person responsible for hiring workers
a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family)
a politician who is running for public office
the official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical part of the service and sings or chants the prayers intended to be performed as solos
the head of a branch of an organized crime syndicate
the ecclesiastical title of the leaders of the Nestorian and Armenian churches
a guide who conducts and informs sightseers
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of a Christian church
(sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
a member of the communist party
the member of a group whose duty it is to convene meetings
a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices
a member of the Democratic Party
the head of a department
the head of an organized crime family
a person who controls an organization dealing in illegal drugs
(when capitalized) any of the spiritual leaders who are assumed to be authors of the Gospels in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
a member of a former political party in the United States that favored a strong centralized federal government
a woman who is an aristocrat
the head of a religious order or congregation
the highest ranking manager
a man of such superior qualities that he seems like a deity to other people
the head of a state government
a high ranking person in the Ku Klux Klan
a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher
each of the first ten leaders of the Sikh religion
one who trains or exhibits animals
the head of a household or family or tribe
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
the leader of a group of Native Americans
a member of the British Labour Party
someone who makes or enacts laws
a politician who belongs to a small clique that controls a political party for private rather than public ends
a man who is an aristocrat
directs the work of others
the head of a city government
a woman master who directs the work of others
model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
someone who presides over a forum or debate
in the Presbyterian church, the officer who presides over a synod or general assembly
someone who bolted from the Republican Party during the U.S. presidential election of 1884
someone who has announced they are not a candidate; especially a politician who has announced that he or she is not a candidate for some political office
an employer who exploits Italian immigrants in the U.S.
a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments
a member of a political party who follows strictly the party line
title for the heads of the Eastern Orthodox Churches (in Istanbul and Alexandria and Moscow and Jerusalem)
the supreme war chief of the ancient Britons
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
the officer who leads the meetings of an organization
a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
(law) one who promulgates laws (announces a law as a way of putting it into execution)
spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law
a prince or king in India
(the feminine of raja) a Hindu princess or the wife of a raja
a member of the Republican Party
a political leader (especially of Tammany Hall)
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
a cruel employer who demands excessive work from the employees
a political advocate of socialism
the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly
an outstanding leader of a political movement
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
one who supervises or has charge and direction of
an advocate of technocracy
a guide who leads others on a tour
someone who popularizes a new fashion
supreme military leader exercising civil power in a region especially one accountable to nobody when the central government is weak
a member of the Whig Party that existed in the United States before the American Civil War
a Russian officer and politician who was a favorite of Catherine II and in 1762 helped her to seize power; when she visited the Crimea in 1787 he gave the order for sham villages to be built (1739-1791)