leidster

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Dutch

Etymology 1

From leiden +‎ -ster.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛi̯tstər/
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Noun

leidster f (plural leidsters, diminutive leidstertje n, masculine leider)

  1. female leader, head, chief
    Zij is de leidster van het projectteam en geeft leiding aan de medewerkers.
    She is the female leader of the project team and supervises the employees.
    De leidster van de groep zorgde voor een goed georganiseerde bijeenkomst.
    The female head of the group ensured a well-organized meeting.
    De leidster van het kinderdagverblijf is verantwoordelijk voor de dagelijkse activiteiten.
    The female chief of the daycare center is responsible for the daily activities.
Derived terms

Etymology 2

From Middle Dutch leitsterre, equivalent to modern leiden +‎ ster. Cognate with German Leitstern, English lodestar, Old Norse leiðarstjarna.

Pronunciation

Noun

leidster f (plural leidsterren, diminutive leidsterretje n)

  1. lodestar, pole star