Korean word

지도자

Pronunciation

Romanizationchidoja

Meaning

  • nounleader

Example

그는 우리 팀의 지도자이다.keu neun u ri ti mui chi do ja i da

He is the leader of our team.

Illustration for 지도자 (leader)

More examples

팀의 지도자는 어려운 결정을 내려야 했다.ti mui chi do ja neun eo ryeo un kyeol jeong eul nae ryeo ya haet tta

The team leader had to make a difficult decision.

Core concept

The responsible figure who decides where a group is going and coordinates its people.

Common phrases

  • 팀의 지도자ti mui chi do ja

    team leader

  • 국가의 지도자kuk kka ui chi do ja

    national leader

  • 정치적 지도자cheong chi jeok chi do ja

    political leader

Similar words

리더rideo: A person who gathers people around a shared direction and helps them move forward.
대표taepyo: A person chosen to speak or make decisions on behalf of a group.
책임자chaegimja: A person who has final responsibility for a specific task, department, or its results.

Definition in Korean

집단이나 조직에서 목표와 방침을 정하고 구성원의 활동을 이끌어 책임을 지는 사람.chip tta ni na cho ji ge seo mok pyo wa pang chi meul cheong ha go ku seong wo nui hwal dong eul i kkeu reo chae gi meul chi neun sa ram

Word origin

As a Sino-Korean formation, the word joins the idea of guiding with the idea of a person, emphasizing responsibility as well as influence.

Usage tips

  • The word highlights an official or recognized role more strongly than a description of someone who simply takes charge for a moment.

Opposites

  • 추종자chujongjafollowernoun
  • 부하puhasubordinatenoun

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