統率者(とうそつしゃ)

とうそつしゃ
noun
leader; commander
1. leader; commander; one who leads a group
A person who leads and unites a group, army, or organization, directing its members toward a common goal. Emphasizes the authority and ability to keep a group under control and moving together.
彼(かれ)は優(すぐ)れた統率者(とうそつしゃ)だ。
He is an excellent leader.
軍(ぐん)には強(つよ)い統率者(とうそつしゃ)が必要(ひつよう)だ。
An army needs a strong commander.
混乱(こんらん)した組織(そしき)をまとめるには、信頼(しんらい)できる統率者(とうそつしゃ)の存在(そんざい)が欠(か)かせない。
To pull a disorganized group together, the presence of a trustworthy leader is indispensable.

Composed of 統率(とうそつ) (leading, commanding) + 者(しゃ) (person). Refers to someone who leads and unifies a group, stressing the authority to keep it disciplined and moving together. More formal than everyday words for 'leader'.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 優(すぐ)れた統率者(とうそつしゃ): an excellent leader
  • 軍(ぐん)の統率者(とうそつしゃ): the commander of an army
  • 統率力(とうそつりょく): leadership; ability to command

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 指導者(しどうしゃ): leader; guide — leads by teaching and directing; less about discipline
  • 指揮官(しきかん): commander (military) — the technical term for one who commands troops
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