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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWorld leader
/ˈwɜːrld ˈliː.dər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The head of state or government of a country who holds immense political power and international influence.
"Several world leaders gathered at the summit to discuss global climate action." - 2
An individual, organization, or company that is preeminent globally within a specific industry or field.
"The company has established itself as a world leader in renewable energy technology."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines the noun 'world' (from Old English 'woruld', denoting the earth and human existence) with 'leader' (from Old English 'lædere', one who guides or leads). Emerging prominently in modern political journalism during the 20th century, it describes heads of state or government whose influence extends significantly across international spheres.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "World leader" is said worldwide
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dirigeant mondial
Transliteration: di.ʁi.ʒɑ̃ mɔ̃.djal
"Les dirigeants mondiaux ont signé un accord historique."
Weltführer
Transliteration: /ˈvɛltˌfyːʁɐ/
"Die Weltführer trafen sich zu einer Dringlichkeitssitzung."
leader mondiale
Transliteration: ˈliːder monˈdjale
"I leader mondiali hanno discusso di cooperazione economica."
líder mundial
Transliteration: ˈliðeɾ munˈdjal
"El líder mundial pronunció un discurso inspirador en la ONU."
líder mundial
Transliteration: ˈli.deʁ mũˈdʒaw
"O líder mundial destacou a importância da paz."
विश्व नेता
Transliteration: vishv neta
"कई देशों के विश्व नेता सम्मेलन में शामिल हुए।"
世界领袖
Transliteration: shìjiè lǐngxiù
"世界领袖们呼吁加强全球合作。"
세계 지도자
Transliteration: se-gye ji-do-ja
"세계 지도자들이 회의에 참석했습니다."
世界指導者
Transliteration: sekai shidōsha
"世界の指導者たちがサミットに集まった。"
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