Synonyms for leader

noun

1. A guide

   conductor, lead, pilot; see guide 1.

2. One who provides leadership

   general, commander, pacesetter, director, floor leader, manager, head, officer, captain, master, chieftain, headman, governor, ruler, Führer (German), duce (Italian), caudillo (Spanish), vozhd (Russian), executor, boss, boss man*, brains*; see also administration 2, administrator, chief 1.

3. One who directs a musical group

   conductor, director, choir leader, bandleader, impresario, Kappelmeister, orchestra leader, maestro, manager, baton*, stick waver*; see also musician.

4. An article sold to attract trade

   special, bargain, introduction, novelty; see commodity.