Associations to the word «Ringleader»

Wiktionary

RINGLEADER, noun. A leader of a group of people, especially an unofficial group
RINGLEADER, noun. A person who starts and leads a disturbance (such as a riot), a conspiracy, or a criminal gang

Dictionary definition

RINGLEADER, noun. A person who leads (especially in illicit activities).

Wise words

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