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fugleman

fugleman

9.9
A person who leads and shows others what to do
  • noun
  • /ˈfjuːɡləmən/
  • Archaic
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  • The senator was seen as a fugleman of the new reform movement.

Examples

  • In the heated debate, he emerged as the chief fugleman of the opposition.

  • She acted as a fugleman for those advocating for environmental change.

  • The coach is a true fugleman for the team.

  • She acts as a fugleman in our community projects.

  • The team looked to their coach, the chief fugleman, for guidance during the challenging match.

  • As the project leader, she acted as a fugleman, motivating her colleagues to stay focused on their goals.

  • His role as a community fugleman inspired many to participate in local volunteer events.

Synonyms

role model
vsfugleman
213 2.8

A person that others look up to and try to copy

is used for public leadership and active guidance rather than personal example
guiding light
vsfugleman
4 4.2

A person who leads and inspires others in a group by example

is similar but focuses on general leading and example in public activities
torchbearer
vsfugleman
3 7.2

A person who leads and inspires others in a cause

is broader meaning public example or leadership beyond campaigns
bannerman
vsfugleman
1 8.3

A person who publicly supports and leads a movement

is more about setting example and guiding rather than only promotion
pacesetter
vsfugleman
1 6.7

A person or thing that others copy because it shows new successful ideas

is used for general leading or example in group activities rather than excellence
fuglewoman
vsfugleman
  • UK
9.9

A woman who leads or speaks for a political group

is the gender-neutral term for the same public leadership role
guider
vsfugleman
3.8

A person who leads a group and shows the way

is about setting an example rather than only showing the way
galvanizer
vsfugleman
7.8

A person who makes others want to act and change things

is more about steady example and leading rather than sudden motivation

Antonyms

follower
295 1.6

A person who supports a leader and accepts their direction

How Influential

trailblazer
12 6.8
leader
∞ 1.0
fugleman
  • Archaic
9.9
organizer
  • US
149 2.8
figurehead
15 7.2

Surface Forms

fugleman singular
fuglemen plural

Etymology

Fugleman comes from the German Flügelmann, literally 'wing man', because such a soldier stood on the wing (the side) to show others how to march. So a fugleman today is someone who leads or sets an example for others.