Associations to the word «Bellwether»

Wiktionary

BELLWETHER, noun. The leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck.
BELLWETHER, noun. Anything that indicates future trends.
BELLWETHER, noun. A stock or bond that is widely believed to be an indicator of the overall market's condition.

Dictionary definition

BELLWETHER, noun. Someone who assumes leadership of a movement or activity.
BELLWETHER, noun. Sheep that leads the herd often wearing a bell.

Wise words

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Martin Luther King Jr.