What are the synonyms for leader? It can be hard to come up with one, but thankfully, the word has many options. We all know the role of a leader, but we often use a different word to describe it. The word leader can fit in several different groups, each conjuring different images and behaviors. So, why is it that we use different names for leaders?
You can try out a few here. Here are some of the most common synonyms for leader:
- chairman, chairwoman, chairperson, chair, convener, moderator
- commander, captain
- director, managing director, MD, manager, superintendent, supervisor, overseer, administrator, employer, master, mistress, foreman
- elder, patriarch
- informal boss man, skipper, top dog, number one, big cheese, big noise, bigwig, big shot, gaffer, guv’nor, honcho, Mister Big, numero uno, sachem, padrone
- guru, mentor, authority
- ruler, monarch, king, queen, sovereign, emperor, tsar, prince, princess, lord, lord and master
- chief, head, principal, boss
- figurehead, controller, superior, kingpin, headman, mover and shaker
- president, premier, governor
Also read our article: Definitions of Leadership
