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Team-leader

/tiːm ˈliːdə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who is in charge of a group of people working together to achieve a common goal.

    "As a team-leader, she was responsible for coordinating the project and ensuring all members contributed effectively."
  2. 2

    An individual who provides direction and support to a team, often facilitating communication and collaboration.

    "The team-leader organized regular meetings to discuss progress and address any challenges."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'team-leader' is a compound noun formed from 'team', which originates from the Old English 'team' meaning 'a group of animals harnessed together', and 'leader', derived from the Old English 'lædere', meaning 'one who leads'. The concept evolved in the 20th century to denote a person who guides a group towards a common goal.

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