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ringleader

/ˈrɪŋɡliːdər/ noun · British & US
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What does ringleader mean?

noun

The person who leads a group of people, especially one who is in charge of organizing and controlling their activities. A person who takes charge of a group or organization and directs its activities.

Example

"The ringleader of the protest group was arrested by the police."

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