Concept / Leader

Leader

A person in a role that guides a group

A person in a role that guides a group.

A phrase to start with

Presents the figure as a leader.

Appearance and effects

A group-guiding role is added to the figure.

Visual traits

  • Guiding role

Expected changes

  • The figure is more likely to read as guiding others

Five examples

1 — Medium-sized dog
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2 — Cat
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3 — Teenage boy
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4 — Unoccupied interior
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5 — Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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Meaning and scope

Definition

Indicates a guiding role. Age, gender, organization, rank, clothing, and activity are specified separately.

In more detail

Use for a figure guiding a group without deciding power, political rank, or particular cultural dress.

Includes

  • A figure guiding a group

Excludes

  • A particular political office
  • Gender or age

What this does not imply

  • Age or gender
  • Political office
  • Particular clothing

Variability

Group, setting, and activity can be adjusted separately.

Usage and adjustments

Usage

  • Specify only the role

Distinguish similar expressions

  • Specify organization or rank separately

Typical uses

  • Create a group-guiding figure

Possible failure modes

  • The figure is fixed as authoritarian
  • The figure is restricted to adults

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