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leader

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/ˈliːdər/ · lead-er

A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.

وہ شخص جو کسی گروہ، تنظیم یا ملک کی قیادت کرتا ہے۔

رہنما

rahnuma

Formal: لیڈر

Synonyms

chiefheaddirectorچیفسردارمکین

Antonyms

followersubordinateunderlingپیروضمنیچھوٹا

Common Collocations

  • team leader
  • community leader
  • business leader

Example Sentences

The leader of the team set clear objectives for the project.

ٹیم کے رہنما نے منصوبے کے لیے واضح مقاصد طے کیے۔

Team ke rahnuma ne mansubay ke liye wazeh maqsad tay kiye.

As a leader, it’s essential to inspire your team.

ایک رہنما کے طور پر، اپنے ٹیم کو متاثر کرنا ضروری ہے۔

Aik rahnuma ke tor par, apne team ko mutasir karna zaroori hai.

The country's leader addressed the nation during the crisis.

ملک کے رہنما نے بحران کے دوران قوم سے خطاب کیا۔

Mulak ke rahnuma ne buhran ke doran qoum se khitab kiya.

Easily Confused With

follower:A follower is someone who follows others, whereas a leader is someone who guides or directs.

Word Family

leadership
nounقیادت
lead
verbرہنمائی کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'lead' as someone who leads the way.

Imagine a person holding a flag leading a group.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

رہنما خود کو سب کے سامنے جھکاتا ہے، جو سب کو آگے بڑھاتا ہے۔

Rahnuma khud ko sab ke samne jhukata hai, jo sab ko aage barhata hai.

The leader bows before everyone, lifting them all forward.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ایک رہنما ہی قوم کی تقدیر بدلتا ہے۔

Aik rahnuma hi qoum ki taqdeer badlta hai.

Only a leader can change the destiny of a nation.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "lædere" — one who leads

First known use: 15th century

The term 'leader' has evolved from the Old English 'lædere' which implies someone who guides or directs.