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/ˈli.ðeɾ/

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Translation

leader

Word origin

Borrowed from English leader, from Old English laedan ('to lead'), of Germanic origin. Spanish adapted the spelling to lider.

Origin
Germanic
Root
leader
English cognates
leader, lead

Grammar

Gendercommon
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Examples

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She is the natural leader of her work team.

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The group leader made a difficult decision.

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They are looking for a new leader for the party.

buen .

A good leader always listens to their people.

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The leader spoke throughout the whole meeting.

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This word is part of lesson 23.