Word of the Day 12/28/21 Bellwether

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Bellwether (noun)
bellwether [ bel-weth-er ]

noun
1. a wether or other male sheep that leads the flock, usually bearing a bell.
2. a person or thing that assumes the leadership or forefront, as of a profession or industry: Paris is a bellwether of the fashion industry.
3. a person or thing that shows the existence or direction of a trend; index.
4. a person who leads a mob, mutiny, conspiracy, or the like; ringleader.

WORDS RELATED TO BELLWETHER
doyen, forerunner, guide, lead, sheep

OTHER WORDS FOR BELLWETHER
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2. leader, pacesetter, front runner, trailblazer.

Origin: late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at bell, wether

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