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ringleader
[ ring-lee-der ]
/ ˈrɪŋˌli dər /
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noun
a person who leads others, especially in opposition to authority, law, etc.: a ringleader of revolutionary activities.
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British Dictionary definitions for ringleader
ringleader
/ (ˈrɪŋˌliːdə) /
noun
a person who leads others in any kind of unlawful or mischievous activity
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